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A publication of
The Town of Cave Creek
37622 N Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ
480-488-6600
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Click HERE for the Town of Cave Creek's official website.
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Happy First Day of School to Cave Creek School District! |
Town of Cave Creek NEWS
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Updating You on Info from Town Hall
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If you've not yet had the opportunity to read the Town's most recent
e-newsletter, click HERE for easy access and Town news.
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Voting Deadline:
Aug. 2nd
(Tomorrow!!!)
For general voting info click HERE.
For info on Cave Creek Town Council candidates click HERE.
VOTING:
An easy way to help make a difference in your community
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Click campfire Image for Town info on current fire danger. |
Cave Creek Weather
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Click the image for Cave Creek weather info direct from the Town website.
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Aug 1 (6pm): Council Meeting - Town Hall (Cancelled)
Aug 10 (5:30pm): Carefree *Cave Creek Chamber Monthly Mixer at Grind & Gears (More info HERE.)
Aug 15 (6pm): Council Meeting - Town Hall (More info HERE.)
Aug 18 (7pm): Planning Commission Meeting - Town Hall (For more info click HERE.
Aug 25 (7:30am):
Carefree *Cave Creek Chamber Monthly Breakfast -at Harold's (More info click HERE.)
Click HERE for the calendar and Zoom links on the Town site.
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Tuesday, September 13, 5:00 p.m.
Cave Creek Water Forum
at
Town Hall
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Watch Your Kids Around Water!
Click HERE for an excellent article on water safety tips
by
Jill "Mamabug" Frier.
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Hot-Hot-Hot!
The Fire Danger Level in Cave Creek is Extreme which means Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are underway.
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Safety First!
CodeRed is an emergency alert system. Cave Creek residents and business owners are encouraged to participate in order to receive electronic alerts in the event of an emergency.
Be Safe-Don't Be Sorry!
Click HERE to register now for direct alerts from the Town of Cave Creek in the event of a crisis.
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Supporting Our Locals Corner
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Summer!
Business Has Slowed to a Crawl
Now, more than ever, it's important to support our local businesses. Getting through summer can often be challenging for local restaurants and shops, and they appreciate your support. Shopping local is also more convenient, with less driving (remember gas prices), and helps foster relationships with local businesses, as well.
Shop Local!
Everyone wins!
Local merchants…You’re the BEST and we love you!
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Christmas in August
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All Year Through
Where have you seen this sign?
July's Answer: A tomato is called a "pomodoro" in Italian and you can find Cave Creek's pomodoro at Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood. Click HERE to check it out again in the July Cave Creek Corner OR you can go visit Pomodoro and owners Phil Igneri and husband and wife team Federico Venturini and Chef Viola Tagliaferri in person!
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A Typical Summer Day
in
Cave Creek
"Cold Water Fresh from the Tap"
Photo Credit: N. Spitzer
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Carefree*Cave Creek Chamber Corner
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Announcing Our 2022-2023
Board of Directors and
Executive Committee
Executive Committee:
Eric Twohey
Steve Morse
Dr. Colleen Krahl
Other Directors include:
Sandi Hess
Rebecca Niessink
Todd Cooley
Mark Warren
Leigh Zydonik
Renee Van Heel
Helene Madden
Brian Kunkel
Dr. Cort Monroe
Welcome Aboard!
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Supporting one another is what it's all about!
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Header Photo Credit:
copyright - N. Spitzer
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Current
Covid Data
For a Maricopa County dashboard that shows the current COVID-19 Community Level for Maricopa County, as well as the Community Levels within the county by ZIP code, city, and school district click HERE.
(This dashboard is best viewed on a desktop or laptop screen. If using a mobile device, view it in full screen. )
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“The setting sun totters like a trembling red globe, igniting the sky with the blazing fire of its afterglow. I stopped to savor the moment, thrilled by the fiery sunset..."”
~ Jack Kulpa
August
2022
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Memories
Should Spark Us to Action
Flames voraciously consumed everything in their path.
The order came to evacuate; residents pulled out suitcases and empty boxes quickly shoving in prized possessions and packing their cars. Horse and livestock owners led frightened animals into trailers ignoring all else in order to relocate them to safety.
"We were so scared,” says one resident. “Our dogs were trapped in the house with fire all around.”
Houses, home businesses, vehicles, desert saguaros and plants burned and were charred to blackness. Deer, rabbits, birds, and so many other desert wild animals lost their homes to the flames - some escaped - some didn't.
“Things can be replaced, protecting the lives of loved ones was of utmost importance,” says another resident.
No, this isn’t a horrible scene from a movie on the big screen. This was Cave Creek – not once, but TWICE - in May of 2020.
The East Desert fire started on May 19th, 2020 and eventually consumed 1,492 Acres. Many residents were asked to evacuate. Approximately 50 to 75 homes/structures were threatened and about 5 homes/structures impacted with actual fire damage. Thanks to the efforts of firefighters, the fire stopped just short of entering our beloved Spur Cross Preserve.
Then, less than two weeks later on May 30, the Ocotillo Fire sparked into a blaze consuming 980 acres. Again, residents were asked to evacuate to safety with the lives, animals, and important belongings. The fire threatened approximately 200 homes/structures and 12+ were impacted by fire damage.
Between the two wildland fire incidents, 2,472 acres of our area were affected by fire for an estimated total of between $500,000 and $5 million dollars in fire loss. Most of all, the impact on homes, neighbors’ lives and businesses was devastating. Even today, we can still see burn scars in these areas. Sadly, it seems both of these fires were caused by human carelessness – The East Desert Fire by possible sparks from equipment and the Ocotillo Fire possibly by welding activity. In these cases, both fires could have been prevented.
Let's remember, we are a desert and will have a high-risk fire season every year.
No one wants a recurrence of this kind of fire drama. As a community (residents and businesses alike), we all must do our part to avoid a repeat of this devastation, especially during this time of year when our desert is dry and parched from the summer heat.
Cave Creek’s Director of Risk Reduction Jim Ford asks local residents to, “…take some individual responsibility, by addressing the fuel density and creating defensible space on their own individual properties. Just doing this would provide a much better opportunity for our fire crews to be successful.”
Since, 2020, the Town of Cave Creek has taken action to mitigate the possibility of future fire incidents of this extent. The town now has its own fire engine and station plus a new-build Type 6 Brush Truck was ordered by the Town and has been delivered. The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Daisy Mountain Fire Department has brought with it approved access and membership into the Automatic Aid - Regional Dispatch and Response System with increased local wildland staffing resources during the high-risk fire season.
BUT - What can we do to help keep fire nightmares like these manageable or better yet, from occurring at all?
· Maintain a safe and defensible area 15 -30 feet around structures on property, from the furthest attached exterior point of home or structure,
Memories of these fires in our past should spark us to action so these nightmares remain only in our past. Every little bit that each of us does to be aware, awake, and proactive against wildland fire can and will make a difference.
Let's always remember...We live in a desert where we are faced with a high-risk fire season not just this year, but...
every year!
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Photo Credits:
Top Photo: FOX News
Bottom Photo: Town of Cave Creek
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Dear Cave Creek Merchants,
The Town of Cave Creek is pleased to present this year’s 2021 Water Quality Reports (also known as Consumer Confidence Reports) for the Cave Creek and Desert Hills Water Systems.
The Town is committed to providing the highest quality water and service to our valued customers. Staff utilize some of the most technical and advanced water treatment processes available to provide you with a safe and reliable drinking water year round. The Town publishes water quality reports summarizing the results of monitoring on drinking water quality on an annual basis.
You can download a PDF version of the Water Quality Reports from the links below:
Carrie Dyrek,
Cave Creek Town Manager
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Greetings from Marshal Stein,
July turned out to be a great month for Cave Creek. We always worry about July 4th brush fires and this year we had none! We also had amazingly hot July temperatures followed by some cooling off and MUCH needed rains. Even though July is so darn hot, we still managed to see a decent amount of visitor traffic in Cave Creek. It is nice to know that 108-degree heat does not scare off all our visitors.
We have, unfortunately, still experienced our fair share of trail and mountain rescues from those adventurous visitors who decide to tackle our hiking trails in this blistering heat. Those poor Cave Creek firefighters are certainly staying fit going on all those trail rescues. Please remember, if you’re not a highly experienced hiker used to hiking in over 100-degree weather, please do not pick now to start a rigid hiking routine. Cooler weather is around the corner. Hiking will be much safer once it cools down.
Speaking of safety - Please be safe during monsoon season. Do not cross flooded washes and be careful of flooded roadways. As most of you know, the burn areas of the past wildland fires have affected the way our washes flow.
Many thanks to the firefighter-nurse husband and wife team for assisting one of our out-of-town visitors who somehow managed to go off trail and was found petrified and injured hanging onto the side of Black Mountain. Your dedication and thoughtfulness in assisting the injured hiker off the mountain was very kind and much appreciated!
And finally, it’s with great sadness that I announce the passing of Tom Clark. Tom was a Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office volunteer with the local Sheriff’s Posse. Many of you knew Tom from the Operation Notification Program. You may have also met Tom over the past five years if you had your fingerprints taken at Cave Creek Town Hall where he volunteered in that capacity. Tom always had a smile on his face and a warm greeting no matter who he met. We will miss Tom and we are very grateful for his commitment to our community.
Stay safe,
Marshal Stein
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Herbicide Application
In response to the emergence of Globe Chamomile (aka Stinknet), an invasive species, the Town of Cave Creek Public Works crew began applying herbicide along School House Rd, Highland Rd, Spur Cross Rd, 26th St, 32nd St, Galloway Dr, Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Rd beginning the week of July 25th and will continue throughout the month of August.
More details about these herbicides can be found here in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) by clicking HERE.
Please call Town Hall and request the Public Works team for related questions and inquiries: 480-488-6600.
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**Sunshine**
**Sparklefaced**
Sunshine Sparklefaced is an art gallery and gift shop; a space to bring other artists, makers, doers and dreamers together.
We started off as a family arting collective between three generations and now have expanded our vision to be more collaborative within our community. The journey hasn’t been easy, but it takes sunshine AND rain to make a rainbow! We’ve painted sparkle floors, splashed the walls with vibrant colors and have had the helping hands and faith filled hearts of our family to bring this once barren building to life.
Art has the power to heal, to inspire, and to physically alter our brain chemistry, elevating consciousness. When you walk into Sunshine Sparklefaced you see the space and art from different artists - jewelry, wall and yard art, greeting cards, self-care products, clothing, furniture and more - all with a creativity and brightness that will make you smile. We hope it brings happiness to your day and remembrance of all things beautiful that are worth making, supporting and purchasing.
Sunshine Sparklefaced have everything you need for your next unique gift, please stop in and say hello. We look forward to meeting you! Don't forget to ask about custom orders and our upcoming events. We are always looking for new ways to bring our community together!
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Click HERE for a message from Susan.
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MEETING ROOM RENTALS
Are you planning a special event, meeting, class or gathering? Do you need a unique and affordable meeting place? Whether you're a business, organization, or resident there are a variety of meeting room rentals options being offered by local non-profits that can suit your needs. This is definitely a win-win where you can take advantage of the perfect meeting space while also supporting a local non-profit. Interested???
Check out the rentals at these local non-profits!
Discover all our local non-profits have to offer!
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Cave Creek Tourism Bureau Corner
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Cave Creek Tourism Bureau
Closed for August
Our Cave Creek Tourism Bureau will be closed during the month of August and reopening with its abbreviated summer schedule on Friday, September 2nd ( Fri-Sun from 10am-2pm).
Businesses, do prepare for the incoming season by revising/reordering your brochures. During the month of August, you can bring them to Town Hall for us to restock at the tourism bureau. As of September 2nd, you can bring them to us directly.
And remember - We always welcome new members to our CCTB volunteer team. You're the friendly type? You love Cave Creek? You're looking for a darned good reason to escape household chores? The CCTB is for YOU! For more info on becoming a Cave Creek Tourism Bureau volunteer for the incoming season, please email Nina, the tourism bureau coordinator, by clicking HERE.
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July 14: Cave Creek Museum Questers Donation
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Cave Creek Museum receives a $10,000 check from the Four Peaks Questers to fund restoration of the museum's Tubercular Cabin which is on the National Registry of Historic Places. |
Cave Creek Tourism Bureau's
Patriotic Tree
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Tourism Bureau Participants
A Couple of Green Thumbs, Adelante, Arizona Fine Furniture & Tack Brokers, Arizona Horseback Adventures, A Place in Time, Arizona Territory Antiques, Bags & Rags Boutique, Beth Zink Art, Baudine's Mad About Shoes, Big Bronco, Big Earl's Greasy Eats, Bilinda's Vintage Treasures, Black Mountain Adventures, Black Mountain Coffee Shop, Black Mountain Dental Care, Black Mountain Fitness, Blue Coyote, Bodhi Coyote Yoga, Bronco Studio, Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue, Buffalo Chip Saloon, Carefree Adventures, Cave Creek BBQ School, Cave Creek Candles & Gifts, Cave Creek Museum, Cave Creek Olive Oil Company, Cave Creek Shuttle, Cave Creek Visitor's Guide, Ciolim, Charlie Green Make-Up, City Creamery, Coyote Crossing Studio, Desert Dream Realty, Desert Foothills Library, Desert Treasures, Designs by Jenny, El Encanto Mexican Restaurant, Elysian Desert Distilleries, English Rose Tea Room, Erika Willison PLLC, Essence of Massage, Etania Jewelry & Boutique, Extreme Arizona, Fantastico's Mexican Food, Fiorra CBD, George R. Smith Notary, Gift Gal, Glass-Art-Fusion (Ro Scarbrough), Glory Bee's, Grace Reneé Gallery, The Grotto Café, Hideaway Grill, Harold's Cave Creek Corral, Holland Community Center, Horny Toad Restaurant, Indian Market, Indian Village, Jeff D. Hill PLLC, Journey Rides, Keeler's Steakhouse, KI Healing Arts, Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store, Lance Headlee, Lara Bistro, Laughing Glass Studio, Lazy Lizard, Leigh Siegel-Realtor, Le Sans Souci, Leslie Nestingen (Berkshire Hathaway), Levanah Acupuncture, Lifestyle Balance with Qigong TaiChi, Lisa Nocella/Russ Lyons Sotheby's, Living Landsdcapes, Inc., Look at Me Now, Lucy Dickens Fine Art, M & E Stoyanov Fine Art Gallery, Magic Bird Festivals, Michael D'Ambrosi Sculpture, Monika Cheang Photography, Mountain View Pub, Natural Habitat Inc, Oregano's Pizza Bistro, Pizzicata, Pillar to Post Home Inspections, Prickly Pear Inn, Puppy Luv Flea Market, Rancho Mañana Golf Club, Rare Earth Gallery, R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery, Rattlesnake Solutions, Retablo, Salon Chella, Sanctuary Tactical, Sticks Golf & Cigar Lounge, The Sculpture Studio, Sharon J. Edwards (Berkshire Hathaway), Smith & Western, Sonoran Arts League, Soroptomist International of Saguaro Foothills, Southwest Bedazzle Boutique, Spur Cross Cycles, Storyteller Indian Store, Studio West, Sunshine Sparklefaced, Teeslanger, The Finer Arts Gallery, The Star Barn, Thunderbird Artists Gallery, Time to Ride AZ, Tonto Bar & Grill, Tox Bar LLC, Trailhead Ranch, True West Magazine, Udder Delight, The Village Coffee Shop, Villas of Cave Creek, Vintage Vixen Rarities,Watson's Hat Shop, Western Delight Gift Shop, Western Sky Helicopters, Z's House of Thai
Our list is growing and we LUV it! - Let me know if I've ooopsed & forgotten your name. - Ed.
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