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Patrick Jones
Chair
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
Sonoran Desert Lifestyles
Jennifer McGirr
Immediate Past Chair
National Bank of Arizona
Nick Stelfox
Incoming Chair
Carefree Outdoor Living
Mark Waters
Treasurer
UPS Store
Lena McCoy
Secretary
Gold Mine Thrift Shop
Directors
Evelyn Johnson
Cave Creek Museum
Rustyn Sherer
APS
Ron Welch
Dr. Debbi Berdick
Ex-Officio
Cave Creek Unified School District
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UPDATE YOUR DIRECTORY LISTING!!
The Community Guide & Services Directory is now being updated for the 2016-17 edition. Each Chamber member will receive a phone call from our office to inquire as to what category you want your business or organization listed under, and to get a 25-word description of your business or organization for publication in the directory.
Get a jump on the process and call our office now to update your information.
480-488-3383.
Remember - this directory is mailed to 35,000 local homes and businesses in five zip code areas.
Contact Patty at 480-488-3363 if you wish to place an ad in the 2016-17 Directory.
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History Highlights
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by Kraig Nelson, docent
From the Cave Creek Museum
When early Salt River Valley pioneers and Phoenix founders like John Y. T. Smith and Jack Swilling became aware of ancient, derelict canals that could be revitalized to farm the rich Valley land, it was proclaimed by pioneer and Cambridge educated "Lord" Darrel Duppa that this area could rise like the mythical bird known as the Phoenix, hence our name today. We now attribute the ancient canals as the work of the ingenious Hohokam. Where did this name originate? The name was suggested in 1908 by Harvard professor, Dr. Frank Russell. He was communicating with the presumed descendants of the Hohokam; the Pima, who preferred to be called the Akimel O'odham (the River People). They referred to the Hohokam as the Huhugam. This eventually became Hohokam, and the translation was "those who have gone."
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748 Easy Street
Suites 2 and 4
Carefree, AZ 85377
Patty Villeneuve
President/CEO
480 488 3381
Visitor Center Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Letter from our President
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Proposition 123
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Proposition 123?
Proposition 123 is a referendum that will ask Arizona voters to increase K-12 school funding. If the Proposition is passed, it will infuse $3.5 billion over 10 years into the K-12 education system.
Where will the funding come from?
The majority of funding will come from the increased payout from the State Land Trust (from 2.5% to 6.9%) via Proposition 123. In addition, $625 million will come from the state's general fund ($50 million for five years and $75 million for the next five years).
What is the State Land Trust?
When Arizona became a state, Congress granted lands to the state that are managed for the purpose of generating revenue primarily for K-12 education. It serves as a long-term savings account for Arizona education. Right now 2.5% of the proceeds are given to K-12 education; Proposition 123 proposes to increase that to 6.9% for ten years.
Why is Proposition 123 important?
The passage of Proposition 123 will provide much needed funding to support Arizona schools, which took one of the worst cuts to per pupil funding during the recession. It is the first step towards a long-term, sustainable and dependable funding plan for K-12 education. It will settle the 5-year inflation funding lawsuit and will guarantee annual inflation adjustments to school funding.
When will schools receive funding?
If passed, schools will receive funding in June.
Are there restrictions on how schools can use the funding?
No. Schools decide how to use the funding they receive. There are no strings attached to the funding.
Is there any difference in funding for public district schools or public charter schools?
No. There is no difference in the amount of funding that public district or charter schools will receive. They all receive the same amount per pupil that will be distributed through the funding formula.
How are schools planning to use the funding? Can I be involved in that process?
Many schools are developing their plans now for how they plan to use the funding. Many are planning to use the funds to support teachers. If you would like to be involved in this process, you can attend your local school board's meetings where they will be discussing their proposed budgets.
Proposition 123 - Quick Facts provided by Expect More Arizona
If passed, Proposition 123 will:
- Generate $3.5 billion over 10 years for Arizona schools. The majority will come from the increased payout of the State Land Trust. Additionally, $625 million will come from the general fund ($50M for the first five years, then $75M for the next five years).
- Settle the inflation funding lawsuit that's been pending for five years.
- Raise the base level of per pupil funding (from $3,426.74 to $3,600).
- Guarantee that education funding will adjust for inflation each year.
- Provide funding to schools starting in June.
- Ensure local control. Schools decide how to use their funding. There are no strings attached to how the funding can be used.
- Include triggers to protect the general fund from severe economic downturns, while protecting the base level of funding.
Regards,
Patty Villeneuve
President & CEO
Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce
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Membership Means Something (M & M's)
May is membership drive month and there are several incentives for joining the Chamber in the month of May.
Please call the Chamber at
480 488-3363
to find out more!
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MEMBER RECOGNITION
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ANNIVERSARIES
| APS |
30 years |
| Desert Treasures |
29 years |
Palm Desert Realty
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28 years |
Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church
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26 years |
| Earth Care |
21 years |
| Harold's Corral |
18 years |
| Desert Foothills Library |
17 years |
| Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary |
14 years |
| Proven Media Services |
10 years |
| Vi@Silverstone |
9 years |
| Foothills Food Bank |
8 years |
| The UPS Store |
7 years |
| First Church of Christ, Scientist |
6 years |
| Foothills Granite |
6 years |
| Asset Protection Concepts |
6 years |
| Gold Mine Thrift Store |
6 years |
| Farmers Insurance |
5 years |
| Ginny Sharples |
5 years |
| Grace Capital Investment |
5 years
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| Buttercup Interiors |
4 years |
| Roadhouse |
4 years |
| The Grotto |
4 years |
| Blue Ribbon Awards |
4 years |
| Joan Miller, Keller Williams Realty |
3 years |
| Arizona Musicfest |
3 years |
| Dotted & Crossed Marketing |
3 years |
| Arizona Territorial Antiques |
3 years |
| Coyote House Design |
2 years |
| Whole Life Dentistry |
2 years |
| Hyde Park Home Healthcare Professionals |
2 years |
| Un Jour En France |
1 year |
| North Valley Medical Center |
1 year |
| Dakota Movers |
1 year |
| Joe Macdonald Silverhawk Financial Group |
1 year |
| Local Jonny's |
1 year |
| Carefree Maintenance Group |
1 year |
| Desert Storage |
1 year |
| Sundial Courtyard, LLC |
1 year |
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to the Chamber of Commerce community! We look forward to seeing you at our events.
Don and Janet Mohr, Realty Executives
Country Financial-The Bennett Agency
HIS Lighting LLC
Monika Chang Photography, LLC
Cartwright's Leather Company
AFLAC
SkinRevision
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CAREFREE CORNER
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Do You Know Some of the Best Kept Secrets of Carefree?
- Carefree does not assess an annual town real estate tax. Annual real estate taxes in Carefree are approximately half of what would be charged for an identical residence in cities and towns which have town specific real estate taxes as an add-on to the annual real estate taxes assessed by Maricopa County. For a median priced home in Carefree with a full cash value of $535,000, the incremental annual tax cost for an identical home in Scottsdale would be $3,100 and $2,900 in Phoenix.
- This considerable annual tax savings in Carefree is accomplished while the Town funds full fire and police coverage for citizens and children enjoy award winning public schools funded through Maricopa County taxes.
- Carefree property owners are not subject to the Rural Metro Fire protection annual fee of about $1,000 per home as are some nearby communities.
- Unlike some neighboring communities, Carefree does not apply Development Fees to new construction.
- Temperatures in Carefree are typically 5 to 7 degrees cooler than the adjacent towns to the south because Carefree has an elevation of approximately 2,700 feet, considerably higher than Scottsdale at 1,250 feet and Phoenix at 1,100 feet.
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Starting in May new hours for, Monday's "Yoga in the Gardens", located in the Carefree Desert Gardens, underneath the historical Carefree Sundial, will be 9 - 10 AM. This free and for all levels.
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A Special Note from Mayor Les Peterson...
Our former Mayor David Schwan was first and foremost our friend, and he was also the conceptual and strategic leader of many of the Town's initiatives which are currently taking place throughout the downtown area. The finality of David's passing leaves an empty hole in all of our hearts. The Town Staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all of the people from throughout the Foothills Community who joined us on April 16, 2016 to celebrate David's life. The outpouring of sympathy and condolences expressed were seen through the music played, personal speeches and the long journey's traveled to pay respects to David's family and wife Binka. Special thank you to Alberto Ristorante, Carefree Bistro, Harold's, Venues Cafe and the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church volunteers for providing the food for the reception, all in memory of David. Thank you, and God bless Binka and David. (Pictured Below: David receives Spirit of Carefree Award 3/2015)
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Cave Creek Mayoral and Council Candidates
Candidate Packets are available at the Office of the Town Clerk for Cave Creek residents interested in running for Mayor or one of 6 Council seats. The Town Council consists of a directly elected mayor and six council members. The mayor and council members hold two-year terms with all seats decided during spring elections in odd-numbered years. The mayor and council members are elected at large on a non partisan-basis.
**CANDIDATE NOMINATION FILING DEADLINE**
Deadline to file Nomination Paper, Nomination Petitions, Financial Disclosure Forms, Political Statement of Organization - Wednesday, June 1, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.
Town Hall Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM TO 5:00 PM - Closed Fridays. 37622 N. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, AZ 85331, (480) 488-1400.
More Info
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MAY EVENTS
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Friday, May 6, 6- 8 PM
Block Party at Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue.
Music, food, art demos and prizes. 6130 Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek.
Saturday, May 7, Kentucky Derby Party
The 142nd Annual Run for the Roses event is at
Harold's Corral. OTB opens at 8AM. Hat contents and drink specials! Call 480-488-1906 for reservations.
Sunday, May 8 - WHERE TO CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY!!
- Treat Mother to either Tonto's or Cartwright's on Sunday, May 8, from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Both restaurants will be serving their regular menu, as well as Mother's Day specials, and trio of house-made desserts from our bakeshop. View Tonto Menu View Cartwright's Menu. Click here for Tonto Reservations and click here for Cartwright's reservations.
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Harold's Cave Creek Corral would be nowhere without moms. From the early pioneer days to present day, mothers have been a big part of Harold's history.
To honor these special ladies Harold's Corral will serve a special breakfast buffet, Mother's Day brunch and a special dinner. All moms will receive a carnation and a glass of champagne.
The breakfast buffet will be served from 8 - 11 AM and includes French Toast, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, Eggs Benedict and more for $12.99 per person.
Come later for the special Mother's Day brunch from 11 AM - 2 PM and take advantage of everything in the breakfast buffet, plus fill your plate at the carving station, or enjoy chicken and waffles, smoked salmon, oysters, quiche, bagels, desserts, bone-in ham, prime rib and more for $24.99 per person.
Leave room for dinner, which starts at 4 p.m. and includes prime rib, poached salmon and many more delicious entrees. The evening also includes live music by Arizona Blacktop from 6 - 9 PM.
Harold's Corral is located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek. For reservations, call (480) 488-1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com.
Monday, May 9, 12:30 PM shotgun
The Annual Harold's Corral Ball Wash Charity Golf Tournament
Saturday, May 14, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Pirates of Caribbean Showtime
at Silver Spur Saloon. Rum drinks, food specials and costume contest. 6245 E Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-3317.
Sunday, May 15, 12:30 PM
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Join the Mad Hatter, Alice and other crazy creatures of Lewis Carol's Alice in Wonderland for a Mad Hatter Tea Party in the lobby of the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center Lobby! Tea party includes creative interaction with characters from the show, a story read by Alice, delicious traditional English Tea provided by the English Rose Tea Room and more!
Click here for tickets
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Saturday, May 21, 7:00 - 9:30 PM
The popular Concert Series at el Pedregal concludes with a special finale performance from celebrated guitarist Esteban at el Pedregal at the Boulders Resort, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, in Scottsdale.
The Esteban Under the Stars Show will take place in the extraordinary open-air setting of el Pedregal central courtyard surrounded by desert and mountain views. Admission is $30 per person. Portion of proceeds benefit Foothills Caring Corps, a non-profit promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for older residents throughout the Foothills community.
Critically acclaimed, Esteban has topped numerous billboard charts and toured throughout the country. Renowned for his emotive performances and exemplary classical guitar skills, he is a favorite within the Arizona music scene.
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Chamber Mixer hosted by Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church for An Evening Under the Stars
Join us for an evening of socializing while enjoying food, wine and music alongside our chamber members. Don't miss your chance to win a Bahamas Vacation!
5:30 - 7 PM at
Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church Courtyard, 36811 N Pima Rd., Carefree, AZ 85377.
More Details.
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MEMBER NEWS
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CARTWRIGHT'S ARIZONA HISTORY DINNERS.
Cave Creek has long been known to be one of the last destinations where horses still share the road with Fords, and where Wranglers and Stetsons are just as fashionable as Donna Karan and Michael Kors. One step inside the doors at Cartwright's Sonoran Ranch House in Cave Creek, time has stood still in a most unique way, and there's no better way to experience the delicious fun than at the
Sixth Annual Cartwright's Sonoran Ranch House History Dinner series, kicking off May 11.
Now in its 15th year of award-winning dining excellence, Cartwright's will be welcoming guests every other Wednesday through October 26 for stories, songs and sagas from some of the Valley's most colorful and knowledgeable spinners. This year's dinners are sponsored by Sanderson Lincoln and promise to be the best yet!
Click here to see each event, full menus, speaker presentations and to purchase tickets online
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Each event does sell out, so purchase early and reserve your seat.
FOOTHILLS FOOD BANK & RESOURCE CENTER Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM. According to executive director Pam DiPietro, the event is the official kickoff for the expansion of the food bank's Cave Creek headquarters. "Foothills Food Bank will be extending the front of the building south to allow for more warehousing in the main building," say DiPietro. "Our reception and packing area will move to the new addition allowing more space for foodstuff storage for our clients." DiPietro says the food bank continues to seek $100,000 in funds from donors to cover the cost of the new addition. Donors can pay via credit card, cash or PayPal. For more information and to donate, call the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center at 480.488.1145. The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek.
DESERT FOOTHILLS THEATER'S summer camps are so popular that they now have several camps offered including an Advanced Theatre Project. All camps have a production element and young artists learn a variety of musical theater skills. Camps and summer theater experiences are available for young people ages three to 25.
Click here for full details and registration.
REVITAL-AZ LASER AND MED SPA has Mother's Day specials running throughout May. Not sure what to give Mom for Mother's Day? How about the gift of glowing, smoother, younger looking skin? 7401 Easy St., Suite D, Carefree. (480) 629-5776.
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REALTY REALITY
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Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service Data (ARMLS)
April data, ARMLS metrics are from the previous month
Compiled by Kraig Nelson, Associate Broker
Phoenix -
Sold volume (dollar amount) was 17.22% higher; active listings were .34% higher; and the median sold price ($205,000) was 10.81% higher, compared to one year ago.
Average days on market were 75. 2,006 residential units closed escrow.
Carefree -
Sold volume (dollar amount) was 33.25% lower; active listings were 7.10% lower; and the median sold price ($465,000) was 32.12% lower, compared to one year ago.
Average days on market were 188. 11 residential units closed escrow.
Cave Creek -
Sold volume (dollar amount) was 8.39% higher; active listings were 18.46% higher; and the median sold price ($430,000) was 17.17% higher, compared to one year ago.
Average days on market were 116. 78 residential units closed escrow.
Scottsdale -
Sold volume (dollar amount) was 8.25% higher; active listings were 7.11% higher; and the median sold price ($406,000) was 8.99% higher, compared to one year ago.
Average days on market were 108. 769 residential units closed.
Kraig's Comments-
* Distressed sales (short sales and lender owned) represent 4.50% of the total sales volume. This is down 35.40% from one year ago.
* There is a 3.29 month supply of residential inventory in the Phoenix Metro Area. A balanced market for buyers and sellers is considered to be about 6 months.
* Total residential inventory is 4.50% higher than one year ago.
* Entire Phoenix Metro Area: median sold price is $215,000; 7.50% higher than one year ago. Average days on market were 79.
* Average sold price compared to original list price is 96.04% in the Phoenix Metro Area. This means a home listed for $100,000 sells for about $96,000.
* Total Phoenix Metro residential units sold/closed last month: 8,395; this is 8.35% higher than one year ago.
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