A publication of

The Town of Cave Creek

37622 N Cave Creek Rd.

Cave Creek, AZ

480-488-6600

Editor:

Nina Spitzer

Contributing Photographer:

Bob Hughes

Contributing Writer:

Liz Northcott

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Click HERE for the Town of Cave Creek's official website.

Be in the Know!

Have you a specific Town of Cave Creek topic of interest? Then, click HERE to include yourself on a mailing list that can provide you with the information.

Find previous

Cave Creek Corner e-newsletters by clicking HERE.

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Click HERE (or the above image) to read the informative Summer 2025 edition of the Town of Cave Creek's quarterly publication called the Cave Creek Prospector.

You can find Town agendas and related material by clicking HERE.

Water Quality Reports

The Cave Creek and Desert Hills Water Quality Reports are now available for review. These reports, also known as Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) or Drinking Water Quality Reports, provide important information about the quality of your drinking water.

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Read the Water System Reports:

Cave Creek: HERE

&

Desert Hills: HERE

Current

Fire Danger is...

VERY HIGH

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Our Desert Burns

With the Slightest Spark!

Desert fires put our homes in danger.

BEWARE!

Per a 2024 Revised Cave Creek Ordinance O2024-0...

During Stage I and Stage II Fire Restrictions, if you are responsible for causing a fire, you will be liable for the expenses of any emergency response.

For vital fire prevention info to protect your home and family click HERE.

We love our desert home.

Let's protect it!

Cave Creek Weather

Corner

Click the image for Cave Creek weather info.

Cave Creek Council

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Back in the Saddle Again

The Cave Creek Town Council renews its bi-monthly council meetings after its summer recess as of Tuesday, September 2 at 5 p.m. Check the monthly calendars for meeting dates.

September

Event

Corner

Sept 2 (4:30 - 5:00 PM): Joint Cave Creek Town Council & Audit Committee Meeting: Town Hall (Info HERE)

Sept 2 (5:00 PM): Cave Creek Town Council Meeting: Town Hall (Info HERE)

Sept 5: Cave Creek Town Tourism Bureau: Reopens Summer Hours (Info HERE)

Sept 10 (5:30-7:00PM): Chamber Monthly Mixer: Kiwanis Marketplace (Info HERE)

Sept 16 (5:00 PM): Cave Creek Town Council Meeting: Guest speaker CAP Board President Terry Goddard Town Hall (Info HERE)

Sept 18 (6:00 PM): Cave Creek Planning Commission Meeting: Town Hall (Info HERE)

Sept 24 (5:00 PM): Utilities Advisory Committee Meeting: Town Hall (Info HERE)

Sept 25 (7:30-9:00 AM): Chamber Monthly Business Breakfast: Harold's (Info HERE)

Click HERE for the calendar and Zoom links on the Town site.

Coming Soon!

Harold's Cave Creek Corral's

90th Anniversary Celebration

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Starting

Oct. 1st

Two weeks of concerts, dancing, great food & more.

Join the celebration and the fun of Harold's 90th anniversary.

Click HERE for the full schedule of events!

Click HERE for a glimpse of Harold's colorful history.

Tourism Bureau

Cave Creek Tourism Bureau returns Sept 5 with Summer Schedule Fri/Sat/Sun

10am-2pm

New Address...

6528 E. Cave Creek Road

(Just West of DQ)

Click HERE for a listing of Desert Foothills Land Trust Preserve's events and guided hike

sign-up options.

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Cave Creek Chamber Corner

Chamber Podcast is Live

The Community Brew Chamber Podcast is LIVE. A new podcast will be released every 2 weeks. Listen on your favorite podcast channels or go to the PODCAST WEBSITE. Watch the episode on the Chamber YouTube Channel.

It's Almost Tasting Time

Oct 22/23

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Taste of Cave Creek!

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Food - Music -Fun!

Click HERE

for more info AND

to purchase

your tickets!

Sept 27

World Tourism Day

Since 1980, The purpose of this day has been to raise awareness on the role of tourism 

within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.

Happy World Tourism Day!

Holland Center Corner

Travel Insurance 101

Sept 10

10:30-Noon

Selecting travel insurance can be a confusing and frustrating chore. Learn all you need to know on how to find the travel insurance that fits your particular needs. Click HERE for info on this Holland Center class.

For other valuable Holland Center community events click HERE.

Click HERE to scroll through all the September program options listed in the Desert Foothills Library's Information Highways monthly program catalog.

Learn what YOU can do to

prevent desert fires.

A Cool Site for a digital list of Businesses & Events in Cave Creek

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Click HERE.

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Photo Credit:

Bob

Hughes

Guess It

Corner

What an interesting piece of art - Where???

August's Answer: The up at Local Jonny's roof and that's where you'll find that 19th century big wheel bicycle. See it again in our August newsletter.

A-Day-in-the-Life Corner

At Indian Village tortilla's are handmade with love by Patricia.

Supporting Our Locals Corner

All

Close to Home

Cave Creek shops and restaurants...

We've got the BEST AND

It's all LOCAL!

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We love our local shops, restaurants, and services. Let's support them with our business.

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Supporting one another is what it's all about!

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Merchant Marketing Corner

It's Never too Early to Look Ahead into Next Season's Marketing!

Cave Creek Guide is website chock-full of Cave Creek town core info created by a fellow Creeker for the benefit of residents, visitors and Cave Creek town core brick n' mortar businesses. For info on free promotion click HERE!

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Community Partners is a "One hand washes the other!" marketing opportunity where both local small businesses and local non-profits support one another. Check it out and get more info HERE!

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Instagram: Dale Samar of the Cave Creek Visitors Guide offers free promotion on The Cave Creek Visitor's Guide's Instagram account. Contact Dale at 602-799-7335.

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And don't forget: The Cave Creek Tourism Bureau is a free marketing opportunity for licensed Cave Creek businesses. Yes. It's a free service of the Town of Cave Creek in its new and central location. For info and sign-up form, go to the tourism bureau webpage by clicking HERE.

Evacuation

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Be Prepared.

Are you prepared in the event of an emergency that endangers your immediate community? Now, is the perfect time to learn of ways to protect yourself, your family, your neighbors and your home, because...Later may be too late. Click HERE to be "In-the-Know" for evacuation safety.

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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“Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps that make the journey complete."

~ Chanda Kochhar

Sept

2025

Feature Corner

Caring with the Caring Corp

By Liz Northcott

My name is Liz Northcott and I am a volunteer at the Foothills Caring Corps, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based on Easy Street in Carefree. This organization was founded in 2000 by Canon Steven Dart of Christ Anglican Church and relies on donations and grants to operate. Father Steven's desire was to provide the unmet needs of many senior and disabled Neighbors in our Northeast Valley and Foothills communities. 

Scott gives Jaye a helping hand .

Our organization is growing by leaps and bounds as the need increases every year. In fact, it has grown by over 40% in the past decade and in the last year more than 37,000 connections were made. Consequently, more and more volunteers are needed to serve the community in so many different ways.

The Foothills Caring Corps reaches out with services such as medical transportation, friendly visiting or phoning, caregiver relief, a recreational van program which allows “Neighbors” to attend social outings, movies, bingo, lunches, and shopping in handicapped accessible vans. Handyman services are available for minor home repairs and mobile meal deliveries are made three times a week. Assistance is offered for shopping and technology issues. We also have a mobility loan closet available to lend without charge items such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, knee scooters, commodes, shower chairs, etc. This service is proving to be especially popular.

Paul and Gail return from a medical appointment.

My husband Alan and I are involved with the mobile meal delivery service (sometimes referred to as “Meals on Wheels”), and once a week we go down to Honor Health hospital kitchen on Thompson Peak to pick up food. We and the other delivery volunteers are each allocated a specific delivery route in a system which is very well organized. We leave with a thermal bag containing the hot meals for that day and another with cold meals for the next day, all of which we distribute over the next 2 hours or so. We also check on how Neighbors are doing. 

Approximately 200 meals are delivered on each Monday, Wednesday and Friday over 9 routes. The number of Neighbors needing meals is increasing every month, and consequently, we desperately need more volunteer drivers. 

Alan and I really enjoy doing this. We meet many different people in need of meals. We are often probably the only people they see or talk to each day, and possibly their sole connection with the outside world. Alan and I both feel good knowing that our meal deliveries and our visits are the special part of their day.

Alan checks the day's meal deliveries.

Foothills Caring Corps staff and volunteers are a very friendly, caring group of people. Recently, the organization celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a party at the Desert Foothills Library. In addition, get-togethers for the volunteers are organized on a regular basis. We have fun while serving our community and hopefully, making our Neighbors’ lives a little bit easier.

Joann enjoys Carol 's company.

Please consider joining us as a volunteer. Orientations are held on a regular basis at the Carefree offices and at the Anthem Civic building. If you are interested, please come by or call Donna Guerin on 480-488-1105, ext. 104. We would love to meet you and answer any questions.

Photos: Courtesy of Foothills Caring Corps

Top Photo: Author Liz delivers a meal to a Caring Corps Neighbor.

Mission Statement

We provide a range of services to improve the lives of senior and disabled Neighbors and promote care, safety, and community inclusion in every day life, allowing them to thrive as they age in place.

Mayor's Corner

Cave Creek

Part of Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline

By Mayor Bob Morris

We all rely on the Colorado River, and water is a critical topic of discussion in our region. It is essential that trusted local voices, particularly from communities served by the Central Arizona Project (CAP), speak up and share their insights. Cave Creek receives nearly 90 percent of its water from the Colorado River via the CAP, which makes it critical that, as Town leaders, we are highly engaged and speak up.

Cave Creek has the potential to be one of the most affected towns in Arizona. A national dispute is ongoing between states using water from the Colorado River. While we will not know the outcome or the specific effect on our Town, steps are well underway to buy more water, conserve water, and ensure our issues are included in any statewide resolution. Join me in closely monitoring developments and conserving water in our homes.

CAP invited me to participate in its Coalition for Protecting Arizona's Lifeline video series. This program features a nonpartisan alliance of leaders from both the public and private sectors who advocate for and educate our communities about the importance of long-term water security. You can view these video clips HERE on the CAP website.

Additionally, the Town has recently completed its own video which highlights our current water resources and our efforts to secure more water for the future. This video illustrates how water is delivered to the community, how it's treated for residential use, and what we can do together to protect this valuable resource. Please watch it HERE on the Town's website. By understanding these issues and staying informed with accurate information provided by CAP, the State of Arizona, and the Town of Cave Creek, you'll gain a greater appreciation for the importance of the Colorado River to our community's future.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and stay safe!



Mayor Bob Morris

Town of Cave Creek

The Marshal's Corner

Greetings from Marshal Stein,

Greetings from the Marshal. I want to take a moment to say, “Thank you!” to all of you who responded to the Town’s most recent CodeRed Alert. A member of our community had an emergency and was missing. I chose to launch a CodeRed Alert to the immediate surrounding neighborhoods asking all of you to check your surrounding property, and we were able to locate our missing neighbor. 

As I was on foot searching the area and the washes, I ran into so many people who received the CodeRed Alert and also saw the alert on AZ Foothills 911. It warmed my heart and soul seeing our community respond as neighbors, as community members, and seeing our mayor and council members out walking the trails, searching the washes, and pitching in.

Though we did not have the happy outcome we all hoped and prayed for, we came together. We responded as a community and we all stood together with the goal of helping our neighbor. I am grateful and proud to be your marshal.

Please folks, sign up for CodeRed NOW. It's a free, potentially life saving app. Go to the Town’s website HERE and make certain you are notified by the Town in the event of an emergency. Sign up for the CodeRed Weather Alerts. Stay connected. Get notified. CodeRed is a game changer and the best way to ensure you receive Emergency Notifications from the Town of Cave Creek. 

Stay safe. Stay hydrated.

Marshal Stein

Community Fundraiser Corner

Sept 13: Fill a Shell, Fund a Home

The Scully Learning Center Foundation is thrilled to announce its upcoming fundraising event, Fill a Shell, Fund a Home, set to take place on Saturday, September 13 at the lively Stumblina’s Cantina in downtown Cave Creek. This taco-filled celebration aims to raise funds and awareness for the Foundation’s Preserving Families Home initiative. Guests can choose from two sessions—lunch from 1–4 PM or dinner from 5–8 PM.

Photo: (L to R)  Event Organizers Vice President - Chris Ringhofer, Founder - Paula Scully, Owner of Stumblina's - Sonia Pasciuta, Volunteer - Jen Miles, Board Member - Brady Dalton, and Stumblina's General Manager - Elizabeth Williams

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Sept 13: Casino Night 2025

Casino Night is Carefree*Cave Creek Chamber's biggest fundraiser event of the year. The event will take place Sept 13 from 6-10pm. It will include live casino games, dinner, raffle prizes and a silent auction. Proceeds from Casino Night support the 501(c)(3) Carefree Cave Creek Chamber Foundation's mission of awarding scholarships to local students and funding community grants. There are many ways to support the event both as a participant and as a sponsor. Click HERE for details.

Town of Cave Creek Announcement Corner

CAP Board President Terry Goddard

Will Address

Future Water Supply for Cave Creek

The Hon. Terry Goddard will discuss key water issues and the future water supply for Cave Creek at the Town Council meeting on September 16 at 5pm. It is anticipated that by 2027, Cave Creek could experience a reduction of 25 to 35 percent in its CAP water allocation. Mr. Goddard will discuss these pressing issues and the expected concerns. More info HERE.

Community Resource Corner

Senior Resource Fair

Aging Doesn't Have to Be Scary!

Sept. 27 9AM-1PM

Free Event

This free event is designed for seniors and the people who love them. Explore a wide range of resources to help plan for the future and navigate the aging process with confidence.

Topics include fraud prevention, Medicare, in-home care, independent living, financial planning, staying active, caregiver support, and more.

Whether you’re gathering information for yourself or someone you care for, you’ll find practical support and friendly faces ready to help.

Presented in partnership by The Holland Center, Foothills Caring Corps, and Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center. Info HERE.

Cave Creek Tourism Bureau Corner

Save-the-Date

Cave Creek Tourism Bureau

GRAND REOPENING

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Be sure to "Save the Date" for Cave Creek Tourism Bureau's (CCTB) Grand Reopening event happening on October 2nd at 10AM. The tourism bureau's new, beautiful and larger location (next to Dairy Queen) will be on display to the community and media alike at this ribbon-cutting celebration.

In addition to its new location, this season the tourism bureau is proud to announce a Desert Awareness Committee nature display and Cave Creek Museum history display. Also enhancing the CCTB's ambience is its southwestern themed mini-gallery's added special display of Sonoran Arts League artists works.

Town of Cave Creek businesses - Don't be left out! Be sure to have a good supply of your rack cards available at the tourism bureau as an active participant. What? You 're not a tourism bureau participant? Easy-peasy. Just contact the coordinator for info and a participation form. Promotion at the Cave Creek Tourism Bureau is free to Town of Cave Creek businesses with a current business license.

Cave Creek Tourism Bureau Hours 

September: 10am to 2pm - Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 

October to Memorial Day: Weekly full-time hours (7 days/week) 

Happenings Corner

July 28: Every Teacher/Every Student Committee

On July 28, Kiwanis Club of Carefree proudly distributed $200 Walmart gift cards to every teacher in the Cave Creek Unified School District. Many thanks to Kiwanis and those in our community supporting them on this amazing example of our community working together. This surely made for a happier beginning of a new school year for our teachers.

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Aug 19-22: League of Arizona Cities and Towns

Cave Creek Council Member Joe Freedman carries the Town's flag at the annual League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference in Scottsdale. The League promotes local self-government and provides professional assistance to the municipal governments in the State of Arizona.

Photo: Town of Cave Creek

Mayor

Robert Morris

Vice-Mayor

Kathryn Royer

Council Members

Tom Augherton

Cynthia Driskell

Joe Freedman

Thomas McGuire

Dusty Rhoades

Town Manager

Grady E. Miller

Deputy Town Manager

Teresa Riza



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