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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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Cave Creek Corner e-newsletters by clicking HERE.
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Click campfire Image (above) for Town info on current fire danger.
We LOVE our desert.
Let's protect it!
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Cave Creek Weather
Corner
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Click the image for Cave Creek weather info direct from the Town website.
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Feb 4 (10am-noon): Desert Awareness Park Tour (Info HERE)
Feb 6 (6pm): Council Meeting - Town Hall (Info HERE)
Feb 8 (11 am - noon): Traveling with Disabilities - Holland Center (Info HERE)
Feb 8 (5:30pm - 7:30pm): Carefree*Cave Creek Chamber Monthly Mixer (Info HERE)
Feb 11 (8am-11am): Cave Creek Rodeo Days Royalty Competition and Pageant - Horsemanship Competition @ The Ranch at Cave Creek (Info HERE)
Feb 11 (4pm-7pm): Cave Creek Rodeo Days Royalty Competition and Pageant - Banquet @ The Holland Center (Info HERE)
Feb 11 (10am-11:15am): AZ Gold Mining Experience - Cave Creek Museum (Info HERE)
Feb 16 (7pm): Planning Commission Meeting - Town Hall (Info HERE)
Feb 18 (9:3am - 11:30am): Kids Cell Phonetography with Anthony Nex - Cave Creek Museum (Info HERE)
Feb 18 (2pm - 4pm): Cell Phonetography with Anthony Nex - Cave Creek Museum (Info HERE)
Feb 18 (5pm-7:30pm): An Elegant Cocktail Party - Desert Foothills Library Fundraiser (Info HERE)
Feb 17-19: Builders' Showcase - The Hideaway (Info HERE)
Feb 20: CLOSED for Presidents' Day!
Feb 21 (6pm): Council Meeting - Town Hall (Info HERE)
Feb 23 (7:30am - 9:30am): Carefree*Cave Creek Chamber Business Breakfast (Info HERE)
Click HERE for the calendar and Zoom links on the Town site.
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Cave Creek Rodeo Days Tickets are now on sale!
For the best seats...get yours early!
To Be a Rodeo Volunteer Click HERE.
Cave Creek Rodeo Days Queen, Teen Queen, and Princess Info and Applications Are Available HERE!
Info on being part of the March 18th Rodeo Days Parade is HERE!
Join in the Fun!!!
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Cave Creek Rodeo Days schedules, fliers and posters are available at the Cave Creek Tourism Bureau. |
It's been a GREAT 2022 for the
Town of
Cave Creek!
For a look at the Town's video
"Year in Review" click HERE.
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Traveling with Disabilities
If you have family or friends with a permanent or temporary physical limitation, there’s no reason you can’t keep your travel plans and have them along! Accessible travel is more popular than ever, and with proper planning and preparation, it can be smooth and enjoyable.
Come to this Holland Center class to explore the tips/tricks and how to’s to gain confidence in traveling with physical limitations.
For info on this Feb 8th Holland Center event click HERE.
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Safety First!
Always!!!
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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Looking for the PERFECT Valentine's Day Gift?
For something beautiful & unique..
SHOP LOCAL!
Our Cave Creek shops are the
BEST for something special that can't be found anywhere else!
Local merchants:
You’re the BEST and...
we love you!
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So...Where have you seen
THIS feisty gal?
January Answer: YES! That lovely ol' pickup (or what's left of it) is located in front of Big Earl's Greasy Eats! To see it again click HERE.
Photo Credit: Alice Hodgon
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In Cave Creek
drive-ups aren't just for cars!!!
Photo Credit:
Bethany Carroll
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Foothills Food Bank Corner
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Senior Market Day is EVERY Monday 9am-Noon.
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Carefree*Cave Creek Chamber Corner
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Are You a Member?
With a history of more than 56 years, the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is committed to promote revenue and enterprise growth of its members through promotion, participation and collaboration, by providing advocacy, marketing and networking services to its members.
For more info on the Chamber click HERE.
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Supporting one another is what it's all about!
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Header
Photo Credit:
copyright -
Lynne Janney Russell
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Business Marketing Corner
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Shout it Out!
Marketing Opps
Community Partners is a "one-hand-washes the other" marketing opportunity for both local small businesses and local non-profits alike. Check it out and get more info HERE!
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And don't forget: The Cave Creek Tourism Bureau is another marketing opportunity for Cave Creek businesses and is a free service of the Town of Cave Creek. Click For info and sign-up form go to the tourism bureau webpage by clicking HERE.
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Please Avoid
Wet Trails
Please avoid using Town trails when they're wet or muddy. The hard work our trail stewards and volunteers do to maintain Town trails can be destroyed when people hike or ride in the mud. It usually takes a day or so of warm weather for the ground to harden following the rain. The damage done to the saturated trails remains much longer than a single outing. Remember: “If you leave a track, please go back!”
Thank-you for your dedication in caring for our trails and Open Spaces.
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Valentine's Day tree at the
Cave Creek Tourism Bureau
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Maricopa County Current
Covid Info
This Maricopa County dashboard shows the current COVID-19 data plus updated info and safety precautions.
(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 only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love."
—Henry Miller
February
2023
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We Love Our Town
We all have our humans, critters, and so many other things we love, but here in Cave Creek, we also...Love our town!
Here are only a few of the many things we love about Cave Creek that were noted in a recent facebook post:
"I love the Western/Cowboy flare to this small town...where else can you see tractor parades and ride your horse into town for lunch!"
- Shawn
"I love the diversity of the retail shopping experience." - Carole
"It's hard to beat the LIVE music scene in Cave Creek, with most weekends hosting 15-25 different music acts in over a dozen venues." - Kevin
"Cave Creek has beautiful views, activity for everyone and the kindest people!! And the music at our numerous restaurants keeps feet hopping!" - Barbara
"Small town where you know your neighbors." - Kim
"I love the small town feel, the beautiful scenery, the welcoming people, and that there is always something to do, even if it's just having a drink at your favorite watering hole." - Angie
"Bar hopping on horses... Too fun with all our fun cowgirls and cowboys!!!" - Deanna
"I love the mountains, but wish I knew what each one is named!"
- Michelle
"Cowboy art, cowboy church and cowboy beans that are all the real deal." - Nanci
"I love the way the people of Cave Creek rally around anyone in need." - Angie
"I love that our public school district offers horsemanship, fine arts, STEM, and foreign language immersion. These students are the future of Cave Creek. "- Annette
"The mellow, down to earth, small town vibe along with its beautiful landscape and wildlife. Cannot beat this" - Sonja
"I love watching the horses go thru the Starbucks drive thru." - Dara
"I love the collection of people with different passions coming together and sharing one small town, Cave Creek." - Jodi
"I love Black Mountain for being our shield of 'urban progress.' I love our small town friendships and fun activities. It’s a mix like no other place I’ve been." - Steve
"Take a hike, out my front door. Wildlife, the Sonoran Desert, mountains, it's a wonderland." - Cathy
"Our incredible wild friends! These bobcat kitties were born on our flat roof! Peeking out the storm drain! We love our Cave Creek home!" - Shiela
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"Hiking, hiking, hiking Spur Cross & Cave Creek Regional Park. 'You have got to love it.'" - Mark
"Love that you go to a local pizza place and hear the jingle of spurs!"
- Cathy
"We move here knowing life is different than in a big city and should honor our 'Code of the West.'" - Anna
"The wildlife and the beautiful mountain views that look different every day depending on the light." - Julie
"I love Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, the wildlife, the restaurants, the non-profits, the shops, everything!" - Sue
"I love being able to ride my mule into town. Riding down the street, enjoying the day, alongside motorcyclists, old car collectors, artists and people just out for a stroll. A small, quaint town that welcomes everyone." - Terri
"I love that my children get to see animals everywhere we go along with the beautiful open land surrounding our city while still being close to all the amenities a big city offers!" - Christi
"I love the atmosphere of a small western town feeling. It always warms my Wisconsin heart to drive through town." - Susan
"I love the access to trails and riding my horse. I also love the particular vegetation here locally." - Star
"Within an hour of one of the country’s largest cities, you can discover the wild Wild West the likes of which you see in some of the worlds most famous western movies." - Margie
"I love that Cave Creek is so western including a multitude of shops with colorful artisan made artifacts. One outstanding feature is the
Desert Foothills Library on Schoolhouse Road." - Annis
"I enjoy the small town feel away from the hustle and bustle of city life, it’s the community coming together to solve life’s problems!" - Lisa
"Quirky and quaint with some hustle and bustle but mostly hee-haw and yee-ha!!" - Marcie
"Cave Creek where the pavement ends and the west begins! From chrome ponies, to flesh and blood, it is a true gem…" - JayDee
"To put it simply, the people!" - Larry
There were so many more reasons for loving Cave Creek given by fellow lovers of our town. We apologize that space limits us from listing them all.
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Top Cave Creek Photo Credit: N. Spitzer
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Cave Creek Residents & Merchants,
The area where I receive the most complaints is traffic speed. I have the same issue in my neighborhood.
Cave Creek Road is the top priority since that is where pedestrians are at risk along with contributing factors of excessive speed/vehicle counts/darkness. Accident statistics show a need for priority action in that location. There are other streets which have data showing excessive traffic speeds and vehicle counts that are under current review.
The Town Marshal is working with the Sheriff's Captain to step up both traffic stops and presence in Town. The number of tickets has risen dramatically. Tickets are close to double those of a couple of years ago. I also attended a session of the Cave Creek/Carefree court where there was a parade of offending motorists receiving justice!
Many complaints are accompanied by a request for speed bumps, etc. A traffic study is done before any consideration is given to speed bumps. That is necessary to quantify the problem. These require analysis by engineering and emergency personnel. Speed bumps are not allowed where they affect fire trucks, ambulances and emergency response or on significant roads. They also carry risk of loss of vehicle control, especially for motorcycles.
The Town also has a strategic issue targeting specific roads and times with traffic enforcement. This is the first line of defense along with relying individual responsibility and common sense to keep speeds safe.
More action is forthcoming.
Regards,
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Robert Morris
Mayor, Town of Cave Creek
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Dear Cave Creek Residents & Merchants,
Due to the significant rains we have been experiencing this winter, it is expected to be another banner year for both increased native vegetation growth along with the invasive weeds and “yellow stinkweed/globe chamomile” growth. That means it could be a rough summer in terms of fire danger. Everyone should take advantage of the opportunity to load up plant cuttings, dried vegetation, and drop them off for free at the Town’s green debris events. The Town will again host two separate brush and green waste collection days for Town Residents this year on March 11th and April 8th at the Cave Creek Water Ranch, 4300 E. Carefree Hwy. Check our website (CaveCreekAZ.gov) and/or social media for more information. We’re hosting these drop off events to help you haul away green cuttings and debris such as weeds, leaves, brush, and small branches that were around your home which could be the main source of wildfire fuel.
A friendly reminder to please avoid using Town trails when they are wet or muddy. The hard work our trail stewards and volunteers do to maintain Town trails can be destroyed when people hike or ride in the mud. It usually takes a day or so of warm weather for the ground to harden following the rain. Just remember: “If you leave a track, please go back!”
Cave Creek Rodeo Days are coming, so mark your calendar! Cave Creek Rodeo Days are set for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 23, 24, 25, and 26, 2023 in Cave Creek! The Parade will be Saturday, March 18th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM and this year’s event kicks off on Saturday, February 11th with the Royalty Competition & Pageant. Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets, The rodeo is always looking for volunteers as well.
Regards,
Carrie Dyrek,
Cave Creek Town Manager
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Greetings from the Marshal,
It’s hard to believe we’re already into February!
We’ve been receiving calls regarding loud music and announcers in town. Thank you to those of you who’ve reached out to my office. We’re on top of this and I’ve met with business owner to help rectify the issue.
Traffic…folks the speed limits in Cave Creek are set BY LAW. They are not recommendations, they are not Marshal Stein’s request…They are LAWS. When laws are broken, we often see consequences. We’re hearing from more and more residents regarding speeding citations being issued within town limits…Thank you, MCSO. Please slow down and obey the speed limits! I recently pulled over a motorist who said, “I was speeding because there was only light traffic on the road.” Seriously? Slow down, obey the speed limits.
On the flip side: So many events are coming up! We’re excited that the Belgian Waffle Ride is coming to Cave Creek March 3-5 at Stagecoach Village. It looks like an AMAZING event for hard core bicyclists. Please be extra careful of bicyclists around Cave Creek and the surrounding areas. Next, March 18th will be our annual Rodeo Days Parade. A heads-up to business owners and residents possibly planning weddings and events that day. Watch out for traffic restrictions from 6:00am through 1:00pm and extra people throughout the town core as well. This year’s Rodeo takes place March 23-26; get your tickets early!
Finally, I’d like to say “thank you” to the great people at the Foothills Food Bank. My teenage daughter, Ella, was required to complete community service for her school and Leigh at the Foothills Food Bank was kind enough to let Ella get those hours with them. Please consider volunteering at the Food Bank as well as at The Caring Corp. Both organizations are amazing volunteer opportunities directly benefiting our community.
Stay safe,
Marshal Stein
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Town of Cave Creek News Corner
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Cave Creek Planning Commission
2023
On Thursday, January 26, the first meeting of the 2023 Cave Creek Planning Commission was held. Commissioner Brechner was voted Commission Chairman and Commissioner Driskell was voted Vice-Chairman. At that same meeting, the yearly review of Planning Commission guidelines was presented by town attorney Kristin Mackin.
The Planning Commission is a seven-member board appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Town Council with members serving staggered terms. The Commission advises the Town Council regarding Applications for Amendments to the General Plan, Specific Area Plans, Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and development applications, amongst other things. The Commission holds hearings on the third Thursday of each month unless there are no cases to consider.
Caption: Commissioners Steve LaMar, Ron Sova, Cynthia Driskell, Steve Brechner, Clayton Miller, Bob Anderson, and Charles Spitzer
Photo: N. Spitzer
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Kudos to Megan Motter
Bruce Arlen has been helping Megan Motter, senior Girl Scout from Troop 480, toward getting her Girl Scout Gold Award, a prestigious and difficult award to achieve. Not only has Megan designed the Cave Creek Dark Sky brochure, but she has also created a beautiful and inspiring 2-minute Dark Skies Informational Video.
It's a "Gotta See."
Kudos Megan!
- To view the video click HERE.
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Patina's
We, the owners of Patina's home, garden, and antiques would love to welcome you to shop with us on the corner of School House Rd and Cave Creek Rd. With the labor of love, we have put together a beautiful store with a special Western eclectic vibrancy. We want to provide you, the community of Cave Creek and beyond, unique items to make your home and garden have that special, homey Patina's feel. From boulders to antiques, furniture, jewelry, and old trucks, we 're happy to help you select for your home a unique piece of art that fits your needs. ~ Tina Ferch and Dan Duffy
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Cave Creek Tourism Bureau Corner
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Welcome to the Neighborhood!
Just a reminder: If you're a new resident in the town of Cave Creek, the Town has a New Resident Packet just for you! It contains all important Town information you will need to know including lighting and landscape regulations as well as helpful maps and area information. You can pick up your New Resident Packet either at Town Hall or at the Cave Creek Tourism Bureau. Welcome to the neighborhood!!!
If you're NOT a new resident, we love you too! Stop into the Cave Creek Tourism Bureau (open daily 10am-2pm) for items such as area maps, hiking trails, merchant and non-profit info...and, a friendly, neighborly "Hello" too!
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January 15: Kiwanis Family Fun Days: Wild at Heart at the Cave Creek Museum
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Raptor rescue, rehabilitation, release and education organization Wild at Heart joined the Cave Creek Museum for a Kiwanis' Family Fun Day. This wonderful event gave children and their families the opportunity to interact with, learn about, and understand the importance of raptors in our ecological system. What a delight for kids and adults alike!
Photo Credit: C. Buck Columna
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January 21: The Boulders at The Boulders Aren't Really Boulders
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On January 21st, Cave Creek Museum's Stephanie Bradley presented her program "The Boulders at The Boulders Aren't Really Boulders" to a packed house at the Museum's Historic Church. Many agreed with one attendee's comment: "I'll look at the landscape around Cave Creek so differently--I just learned so much!"
Photo: Courtesy Cave Creek Museum
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January 28: Antiques Appraisal Fair with Sean Morton
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Professional antique appraiser Sean Morton was on hand at this Cave Creek Museum event to offer anecdotal assessments of personal valuables! Sean has a remarkable knowledge of the history and value of antiques, from readily recognizable to obscure. Many were surprised by the potential value of their items presented to Sean.
Photo: C. Buck Columna
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January 28: Rummage Sale:
American Legion Post 34
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American Legion Post 34 hosted its popular rummage sale on January 27 & 28. The highly successful event is one of the largest rummage sales in the Valley of the Sun with 100% of the proceeds benefiting veterans.
Photo: Fran Booth
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January 29: Opening of Sonoran Arts League's Arts Learning Studio
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Mayor Bob Morris and Sonoran Arts League president Patrick O'Grady Sonoran Arts League’s cut the ribbon for the new Sonoran Arts League's Arts Learning Studio. The Arts Learning Studio is located in Stagecoach Village and offers a wide range of classes for all ages, taught by League members who are professional artists. The Studio is equipped with all kinds of supplies and equipment needed to support a diverse visual art learning experience.
Photo: Robin Ray
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Save-the-Date Corner
Below are some upcoming Cave Creek events involving more than one business and/or possibly impacting town core traffic, as well.
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March 5: Belgium Waffle Ride
March 18 (9am): Rodeo Days Parade
March 23 - 26: Cave Creek Rodeo Days
March 24 - April 2: Cave Creek Bike Week
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Photo Credit: C. Buck Columna
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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, Caligos, 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, Cowboy Pizza Company, Coyote Crossing Studio, Cyber Threat Intelligence Network, Desert Dream Realty, Desert Foothills Library, Desert Treasures, Designs by Jenny, Discovery Map, Easy Street Boutique, 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, Finer Arts Gallery, Fiorra CBD, Fiorra Life, 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, Jeff D. Hill PLLC, Horny Toad Restaurant, Indian Market, Indian Village, Ink Therapy Cave Creek, 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, Lifestyle Goods, 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, Stagecoach Village, Storyteller Indian Store, Studio West, Sunshine Sparklefaced, Teeslanger, The Finer Arts Gallery, The Meading Room, 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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