The Carefree Christmas Parade is coming up fast on December 9
th
. We are in need of volunteers to help us get into the holiday spirit!
The shifts are 7am to 11am for pre-staging and 9am to Noon for Parade Marshalls. Please let us know as soon as possible how you would like to help.
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This year our annual Christmas party's focus is on our local businesses.
Click here
to find out how your business can benefit from this exciting event!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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Les Peterson, Mayor of Carefree
The Momentum Continues to Build in Carefree!
The momentum continues to build for Carefree businesses, and the Town of Carefree. Increased activity at existing businesses, new businesses coming to town, new residential construction activity and attendance in the towns exciting marketing programs are leading the way. Of note:
Increased activity at existing businesses – Bashas supermarket continues to report strong sales volume since its grand re-opening and remodeling in October of 2016. The Starbucks in Bashas experienced its highest sales week ever last week. The renovations at the historic Spanish Village are nearing completion, and the popular Black Mountain Coffee Shop is under new ownership.
New businesses coming to town - Civana Carefree, the world class resort focused upon sustainable wellness, is substantially remodeling the previous Carefree Resort and Conference Center and reports that its remodeling activities are well underway and on-schedule. The new Bacan Restaurant in Spanish Village, with contemporary Latin American food, is scheduled for opening within a few days. Design plans for the new 130+ unit luxury rental home development on the previous Ed Lewis property in downtown Carefree are moving forward.
New residential construction activity – Sales at the Eastwood Development of Keystone Homes continues at a fast pace. Construction of single family custom homes has returned to levels not seen since before the economic downturn of 2008 – 2012.
Attendance in the Towns exciting marketing programs – Attendance during the nine days of the “Enchanted Pumpkin Garden” event was over an estimated 75,000, roughly 10,000 more than in 2016. The popular “Christmas in Carefree” event, this year spanning a full twenty three days from December 1 – 23 and with a tree lighting ceremony on December 1
st
, photos with Santa, Holiday Luminarias and the Carefree Desert Gardens Glitters lighting, promises to attract record crowds to the downtown area.
More positive developments are happening in Carefree every day. We will let you know of them as plans unfold.
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Ernie Bunch, Mayor of Cave Creek
If We Make It Through December. A Merle Haggard classic about a man who loses his job and is looking forward to a brighter future from the depths of his misfortune. One of the lines is "I don't mean to hate December, it's meant to be a happy time of year".
A very hectic Month for those who procrastinate but, up in Cave Creek it's mostly fun.
We've got a lot going on with just our everyday business especially if you enjoy a great meal. Those Winter visitors certainly deserve a tour through our Town with,live Music, Dancing, Bull Riding, and other attractions.
New this year, Ollie's Trolley is making a loop through Town and up into Carefree on the weekends. For something really special there is now a horse drawn Stagecoach for a true Western Experience!
Enjoy the Month, enjoy family and the time we get to spend together. Most of all there's really no need to hate December!
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The Boulders Resort & Spa 32 years
MacDonald’s Ranch 19 years
Cave Creek Tailrides 18 years
Desert Foothills A/C & Heating 15 years
Scottsdale association of REALTORS 14 years
Beckham Dental 8 years
Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary 5 years
The Lemon Drop ( formally Carefree Bistro) 3 years
Verdi Management 3 years
Black Mountain Café 2 years
Cave Creek Contemporary 2 years
Easy Street Galleria 2 years
OM Design group 2 years
Yoga Breeze Healing and Wellness Center 2 years
Ciolim 1 year
Comfort caregivers 1 year
Sonoran Properties Associates 1 year
Wyman Plumbing 1 year
Welcome to the Chamber of Commerce community! We look forward to seeing you at our events.
LINK Business-Phoenix
Desert Mountain Club, Inc.
Cave Creek Christmas Store
Real Premier Team of Re/Max Fine Properties
Jeffery Smith Agency
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From the Cave Creek Museum
Kraig Nelson, historian and docent
Metropolitan Phoenix is named after the mythical bird that experienced a rebirth after burning. One of the founders of Phoenix who was known as “Lord” Darrell Duppa (Brian Phillip Darrell Duppa) is credited with naming the 1867 hamlet (he named Tempe and founded New River as well). Phoenix was officially recognized May 4, 1868 by the Yavapai Board of Supervisors (Maricopa County didn’t exist until February 14, 1871).
The dapper yet tough “Lord” Duppa was educated at Cambridge University (he was an Englishman). He spoke five languages and could recite Shakespeare for hours; he knew ancient classics and mythology and was shot three times by the Apaches. Duppa, along with
the
founder of Phoenix, Jack Swilling, observed evidence of an ancient civilization (the Hohokam) and their vast canal system. The story of the beautiful, crimson and gold feathered bird, which would be consumed by fire and rise to live another 500 years was a metaphor for the new town’s rebirth. The “Phoenix” myth was first addressed in the 8
th
century BC. The rebirth story was part of Chinese, Egyptian, Arabian, Greek, and Persian mythology.
Realty Reality
December 2017
Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) data published November 2017
Kraig R. Nelson, Associate Broker
Carefree
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Sold volume (dollar amount) was 17.58% lower; active listings [105] were 20.45% lower; and the median sold price [$582,500] was 22.33% lower, compared to one year ago. Average days on market were 137. 8 residential units closed escrow..
Cave Creek
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Sold volume (dollar amount) was 29.14% lower; active listings [281] were 9.06% lower; and the median sold price [$421,950] was 4.10% lower, compared to one year ago. Average days on market were 84. 54 residential units closed escrow.
Scottsdale -
Sold volume (dollar amount) was 2.56% higher; active listings [2,709] were 11.06% lower; and the median sold price [$419,000] was 5.81% higher, compared to one year ago. Average days on market were 92. 641 residential units closed escrow.
Phoenix
(city only)
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Sold volume (dollar amount) was 11.36% higher; active listings [3,992] were 5.20% lower; and the median sold price [$239.610] was 11.45% higher, compared to one year ago. Average days on market were 63. 1,762 residential units closed escrow.
Kraig’s Comments-
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Distressed sales (short sales and lender owned) represent 2.30% of the total sales volume.
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There is a 3.17-month supply of residential inventory in the Phoenix Metro Area. A balanced market for buyers and sellers is considered to be about 6 months.
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Total residential inventory is 7.90% lower [23,069 units] than one year ago.
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Entire Phoenix Metro Area
:
median sold price is $245,000; 6.60% higher than one year ago
. Average days on market were 67.
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Average sold price compared to original list price is 96.78% in the Phoenix Metro Area. This means a home listed for $400,000 sells for about $387,120.
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Production new-home “spec” (or speculation) count is 2,311; 39 higher than 6 months ago. (from
Ultimate New Homes Newsletter
)
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Total Phoenix Metro residential units sold and closed last month: 7,268. This is 4.10% higher than one year ago.
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Total dollar amount for Phoenix Metro
residential units sold and closed: $2,120,685,472 (that’s
2 billion, 121 million
- rounded for conversation).
This is 8.28% higher than one year ago.
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For complete monthly list please visit the Chamber website.
Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce
- Power Hour - December 4 @ 5pm; The Lemon Drop (formally Carefree Bistro), Ribbon Cutting - December 7 @ 3-6pm; Lone Mountain Memory Care, Parade of Holiday Traditions - December 9
Ciolim
- Open Studio - December 7
Kiwanis Club
- Regular Meeting - December 6 @ Harold's Corral.
Magic Bird Festivals
- Farm N Art Market - Every Wednesday & Friday through May, Holiday Market - December 8, 9 & 10
Sonoran Arts League
- Small works show - December to January, Fine Art & Wine Walk - Every Friday in December
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Get ready for the nation’s third largest science festival, right here in Arizona! The Arizona SciTech Festival is a state-wide celebration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Over 50 communities in Arizona participate in more than 1,000 events between February and March.PVCC’s STEAMtastic is a signature event in the SciTech Festival. It celebrates science in everyday life through fun, hands-on activities for all ages. STEAMtastic is completely free, and attendees can participate in activities such as subzero science, molecular gastronomy, and a potato launch! This year, STEAMtastic takes place on March 8, 2018 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. It will be followed by a star party, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, where attendees can explore the dark night skies of Cave Creek/Carefree through high-powered telescopes. Currently, we are looking for volunteers! All of the activities at STEAMtastic are volunteer-run, and with 70+ activities, we can always use more volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, or know someone who would like to become involved in the event, fill out our volunteer form
HERE.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome! If you would like more information, please call 602.493.2600 or visit the PVCC at Black Mountain main office.
Would you like to learn more about technology in a classroom setting? PVCC at Black Mountain is offering a computer class for beginners! BPC005, a Brief Introduction to Computers, will cover topics such as how to use Windows, locating and saving files and pictures, setting up and using Facebook, and searching the internet. The class meets four times: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, Feb. 14, and Feb.21, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more information, contact Michelle Carter at 602.787.6746 or email
michellecarter@paradisevalley.edu
. Enrollment assistance can be provided at the Black Mountain Campus; academic advisors are available to assist you with registering for classes, making payments, and determining the steps necessary to reach your educational goals. Stop by our office today, or call (602) 493-2600, to speak with an academic advisor.
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It doesn’t seem possible that another year has gone by but here we are ready to celebrate another Holiday Season and a New Year.
As you are planning your budgets for next year I wanted to introduce you to two new ways to market your business. They are Member Center Stage Breakfast Sponsor and Member Center Stage E-Blast/Newsletter Sponsor. The information is listed here for your consideration. There is no better value than these offers to get your name in front of 1000’s of people each month.
Please call the office and talk with Colleen or myself if you are interested in spotlighting your business in one of these two ways.
Member Center Stage-Breakfast Sponsor
$150 per month
Your business center stage for 25 days
Logo and links in weekly E-blast delivered to 1800 subscribers
Logo and links on website calendar of events with 30,000+ monthly visitors
Facebook promotion to 1800 daily followers
Premium placement of brochures at Business Breakfast
Welcome Address to breakfast attendees, average attendance 65 people
Member Center Stage-E-Blast/Newsletter Sponsor
$150 per month
Your business center stage for 25 days
Premium placement in E-Blast and Newsletter
Logo and links in weekly E-blast delivered to 1800 subscribers
Logo and links on website calendar of events with 30,000+ monthly visitors
Facebook promotion to 1800 daily followers
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748 Easy St., P.O. Box 734
Carefree, AZ 85377
480-488-3381
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