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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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Find previous
Cave Creek Corner newsletters by clicking HERE.
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Click campfire Image (above) for Town info on current fire danger.
For a recent Az Republic article about Cave Creek fires preparedness click HERE.
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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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Nov 12-Dec 15: Hope Kids Toy Drive sponsored by City Sun Times - Drop Location @ Cave Creek Tourism Bureau (see article or click HERE)
Dec 3 (10am-noon): Desert Awareness Park Tour (Info HERE)
Dec 3 (6pm-2am): Cave Creek Winter Bar Crawl (Info HERE)
Dec 5 (6pm): Council Meeting - Town Hall (Info HERE)
Dec 5 (9am-5pm): Foothills Caring Corps
11th Annual Golf Classic (Info HERE)
Dec 9-11: Western Holidays - Stagecoach Village (Info HERE)
Dec 15 (7pm): Planning Commission Meeting - Town Hall (CANCELLED)
Dec 19 (6pm): Council Meeting - Town Hall (Info HERE)
Dec 26: Christmas Holiday - Town Hall CLOSED
Dec 31: Happy New Year!
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.
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Just a Reminder: Town of Cave Creek business license renewals are due by December 31st. Renewal is simple and online by clicking HERE.
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Hope Kids
Create a smile with a new, unwrapped toy donation at the Cave Creek Tourism Bureau
Now-Thru
Dec 15th
(See article below.)
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New Years Eve Celebrations
New Years Eve and the coming of 2023 is only days away! Have you made your plans yet?
Consider celebrating the holiday at one of our local restaurants/pubs. You can enjoy the company of family and friends without having to cook or clean up...AND can be safely home in under 10 minutes!
It makes sense to celebrate LOCAL.
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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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Shop
LOCAL
The BEST gifts of the season are the unique, special ones purchased at our local shops AND gift certificates from our local restaurants.
Local merchants…You’re the BEST and we love you!
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If You're a
Classy yet Frugal Shopper...You've Been Thru These Doors!
WHERE?
November Answer: Did you guess...The Prickly Pear Inn? If you did, you're correct. He's the mascot of the Grumpy Ole Mule Mercantile in the Prickly Pear Plaza. Stop in, say "Hi," and browse their creative selection of items during your holiday shopping. To see Ol' Grumpy again click HERE.
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Juan keeping things in order
at Frontier Town
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Carefree*Cave Creek Chamber Corner
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Wishing You all the BEST for this Holiday Season!
(And...remember
to shop local!)
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Supporting one another is what it's all about!
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Header
Photo Credit:
copyright -
Lori Johnson
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Business Marketing Corner
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Shout it Out!
Marketing Opps
Ads are now selling for the 2023 map edition due to be on the streets in time for the Superbowl and the Waste Management Open. Contact Margie Hans at 480-798-0116 or email HERE. The deadline is December 15th. Don't be left out.
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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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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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Cave Creek Tourism Bureau's
Holiday Tree
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“All at once the desert was everywhere, and I was overcome with a feeling of relief. Sand, rocks, hills — the whole landscape was tinted the same shade of orange as the sky.”
— Jasmin Darznik,
Song of a Captive Bird
December
2022
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Cave Creek's First Annual "Western Holidays"
Event
YeeHaw! Saddle up your horses and come on down to Stagecoach Village December 9 – 11 for Cave Creek’s first annual Western Holidays celebration! The official event kick-off is a tree lightening at the gazebo by Cave Creek Mayor Morris followed by a Lighted Christmas Tractor Parade.
Expect a weekend of wonderful gift shopping with 25 artisans offering local artwork, handcrafted holiday gifts, jewelry, and more. Then, when it’s time for a break, a beer and wine garden, food booths and local restaurant offerings are waiting. Saturday evening’s entertainment includes music by the Crown Kings and another lighted tractor parade.
For the Little Buckeroos - Mr & Mrs Claus will arrive smiling and waving on the Daisy Mountain Fire Truck 5:30 Friday evening. Santa and the Mrs will be available for photos and story-telling all weekend. Kids will also love The Bubble Truck with a BILLION bubbles, riding emoji balls, a bounce house, face painting, ornament making, and mini-horses too. Plus, Cactus Shadows Student Choir and Band will fill the air with music.
If that’s not enough, fun special activities are scheduled as well. Books-Books-Books! We all love them. Kayce Westfall of USBorne Books & More will give away 450 books during the event. For those who enjoy showing off in their finest, Saturday Cowbells Western Interiors is holding a Crazy Hat Contest with cash prizes. Then, weather permitting, the glow of hot air balloons will shine Saturday evening. Sunday? Prepare your taste buds for a Chili Cookoff!
Stagecoach Village’s Western Holidays will be an event NOT to miss, so be sure to add it to your holiday plans. Admission is FREE with a toy or food donation thanks to Title sponsors Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln’s Operation Santa Claus.
You’ll find something for everyone at this spectacular family event. See ya’all at Western Holidays! For a complete calendar of events click HERE.
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Dear Cave Creek Residents & Merchants,
We are very excited to announce that the Town of Cave Creek, in partnership with Maricopa County Parks and Recreation and the Desert Foothills Land Trust, approved a Purchase Agreement to acquire 30.6 acres of privately-owned land adjacent to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area (SCRCA). SCRCA currently consists of 2,235 acres of Open Space owned in partnership by the Town and County. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors also voted unanimously to approve the Purchase Agreement.
The Town is pleased to work with our open space partners on this effort culminating after years of study, consideration and negotiation. The Town wishes to extend its gratitude to RJ Cardin, Director of Maricopa County Parks and Recreation, and Vicki Preston, Executive Director of Desert Foothills Land Trust for all of their dedicated work in expanding recreation and conservation opportunities within the Town of Cave Creek.
Regards,
Carrie Dyrek,
Cave Creek Town Manager
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Greetings from the Marshal,
It is fantastic seeing all of our crowds are back! Our special events are back in full swing, and based upon the amount of participation, Cave Creek has not missed a beat. We also have a couple of new farmer’s markets in the area, which is a welcome addition to Cave Creek. I am happy to see the new boulder business roll into our town…hopefully they rock it.
We have received from some of our residents increased complaints of LOUD MUSIC and announcements coming from some of the bars / restaurants. Please be mindful that we have a happy balance of commercial and residential in Cave Creek. Please be respectful of your neighbors.
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of our dear friend and former councilwoman Susan Clancy. Susan was a proud Creeker whom was always willing to listen to anyone who needed help. Susan had an amazing smile that would light up a room. Susan’s knowledge of Cave Creek and willingness to always get involved will be missed by many of us. Cave Creek is a better place thanks to Susan.
I wish everyone a Happy Holidays! I hope to see you at the Stagecoach Village Western Holidays event! I have long wished Cave Creek would have a holiday festival and thank you to Stagecoach Village for answering that wish! Please remember to bring a toy or food donation for OPERATION SANTA CLAUS! I will look forward to seeing all of you there.
Happy Holidays!
Marshal Stein
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In Memoriam
The Town of Cave Creek
extends sincere condolences on the recent passing of
Susan Clancy
Former Cave Creek Councilwoman
&
Cave Creek School District Board Member
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It Is Well Massage Therapy
by Kristine
My name is Kristine Farias and I own It Is Well Massage Therapy by Kristine. I’ve lived my whole life in Cave Creek and am now blessed to raise my two children here as well. I graduated massage school in 2016 and worked for a local clinic until I found out I was pregnant with my second child. That’s when I decided to start my own business so I could have more time at home with my kids.
I offer customized sessions ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours and do relaxation or therapeutic deep tissue massage. I also offer various enhancements to compliment the massage. I started this career to help people feel better and now I’m blessed to have my own clinic for my work. I offer specials every month and donate to a different charity, all of which can be found HERE on my Facebook page or text me at 602-446-9246.
Photo: Courtesy of Kristine
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Earl's Old Time
Candy Shop
Every small town needs a candy shop! So we figured what’s better than grabbing lunch at Big Earl's and stopping back into a Time Machine to an old fashion-y candy shop! We have over 200 brands. Oldies you grew up on, no matter what age. We have bulk candy, fudge, individual items, local Arizona chocolate, and more! We are located next to Big Earl's Greasy Eats, serving up “Sweet Treats!”
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Cave Creek Tourism Bureau Corner
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Cave Creek Tourism Bureau
Toy Drive for Hope Kids
Thru Dec 15th!
This year, our Cave Creek Tourism Bureau (CCTB) is once again the Hope Kids holiday toy drive collection location for the Cave Creek/Carefree area. Stop in and see the wonderful job tourism bureau volunteers have done decorating the collection box. We're open daily from 10am to 2pm. While there, do drop off your donation of a new/unwrapped gift for one of the Hope Kids. Their organization supports Arizona families with children battling life-threatening medical conditions. This toy drive is being sponsored by City Sun Times. Click HERE for some suggested gift ideas.
BTW: Our CCTB toy drive design is part of a design competition being held by City Sun Times. You can click HERE to vote in the competition. Thank you.
Photo Credit: N. Spitzer
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November 5: Craft Fair & Bake Sale:
American Legion Auxiliary
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The American Legion Auxiliary held its craft fair and bake sale at Post 34. Items from 16 vendors included handcrafted home decor, clothing, jewelry, and baked goods. All proceeds from the event were in support of veterans and their families in need.
Photo: N. Spitzer
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November 8: Spaghetti Dinner with a Side of History
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Buck Columna, Stephanie Bradley, Chris Kempster and Jo Ann Stuckey of the Cave Creek Museum snuggle up to Honey the Donkey at the museum's annual Spaghetti Dinner which was a huge success AND this year included a "Side of History!" In addition to spaghetti, history and photos with Honey, the event included MC Ralph Spurgin, a raffle, silent auction and the musical talents of Mayor Bunch. A fantastic team of Cactus Shadows students did an awesome job of helping at this very popular, fun, and successful fundraising event for our local museum!
Photo: Courtesy Cave Creek Museum
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November 12: The 12th Annual C4
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On November 12th, 2022 the 12th annual C4 (Captain Cosmo’s Crazy Challenge) Mountain Bike Race went off with a REAL BANG, thanks to Johnny Ringo. Hundreds of cyclists and their families welcomed back the event after being canceled the last two years. Kaolin Cosmo Cummens, owner of The Flat Tire Bike Shop, teamed up with Darryl Colton, former race director, for this year’s stellar event. It was a grassroots production yielding big results for the town. The best part was the event finished at Local Jonny’s Tavern with all you could eat and drink and authentic Cave Creek live music. Bummed you missed it? Don’t worry next year’s race is already being planned for Saturday November 11th, Veterans Day, so make sure not to miss out!
Photo: Courtesy of The Flat Tire Bike Shop
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November 12: Star Gazing Party
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On November 12th, in the Spur Cross Recreation Area parking lot under a beautiful star-sprinkled sky, the Cave Creek Dark Sky Initiative held another amazing Star Gazing Party. The event was hosted by Bruce Arlen with telescope projections by astronomy expert and NASA Ambassador Mark Johnston with Phoenix Astronomical Society President Stu Brackney narrating.
Photo: Paul Eelkema
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November 15: Ribbon Cutting at Desert Awareness Park
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The Town of Cave Creek and our communities recently received a wonderful gift from the generosity of the Carefree Kiwanis. A beautiful playground fortress graces the Desert Awareness Park in the center of Cave Creek thanks to the coordinated efforts of Town volunteers and organizations. The equipment was installed at the end of July, along with a new set of swings for the young toddlers. The Playground’s ribbon cutting took place November 15 at the park. Cave Creek Town officials including Mayor-elect Bob Morris, Kiwanis Committee members, Desert Awareness Committee members, Holland Center Executive as well as the public attended this event. For more about this event click HERE.
Photo: Courtesy Town of Cave Creek
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November 19: Desert Discovery Day
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On Saturday, November 19th Desert Foothills Land Trust held its 10th annual Desert Discovery Day. It was a fun-filled day of adventure and educational activities in a natural desert setting. Partners to this event were Cave Creek Museum,Desert Awareness Committee | Foothills Community Foundation, Desert Foothills Family YMCA,Desert Foothills Library, Rattlesnake Solutions, LLC, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center,Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area | Maricopa County Parks, Wild at Heart, and Town of Cave Creek.
Photo Credit: Buck Columna
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November 18-20 & 25-27:
Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour
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This year marked the 26th year of the fantastic self-guided artist studio tour presented by the Sonoran Arts League (SAL). Participating in SAL’s signature event were over 100 artists at 47 different area studios. Many holiday gift shoppers and those looking to treat themselves to beautiful artwork enjoyed the event. Thank you co-chairs Jane Boggs and Gail Haire another great HITH!
Photo: Studio 43 with glass artist Ro Scarbrough and horseshoe artist Frank Schwegel
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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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Jan 13: Sonoran Fine Art & Wine Festival
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March 23 - 26: Cave Creek Rodeo Days
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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, Coyote Crossing Studio, Desert Dream Realty, Desert Foothills Library, Desert Treasures, Designs by Jenny, Discovery Map, 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, 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, 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 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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