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Hidden In The Hills - Artist Studio Tour
Sunday, December 1st, 2024, 10am to 5pm at Multiple Locations around Cave Creek
2024 Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour
November 22, 23 & 24 and 29, 30 & Dec. 1
~ 10 am to 5 pm ~
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
November 22, 23 & 24 and 29, 30 & Dec. 1
~ 10 am to 5 pm ~
The Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour, presented by the Sonoran Arts League, provides an opportunity for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process, and purchase art directly from the artists in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, December 1st, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Sunday, December 1st, 2024, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Cave Creek Council Meeting
Monday, December 2nd, 2024, 6pm at Town Hall
Regular Council Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of the month unless they fall on a Holiday or are canceled.
In case of a holiday, the Regular Council Meeting is conducted the following Tuesday. The public is encouraged to participate in person at Town Hall, or remotely via Zoom. Regular Council Meetings are also recorded and available by video on the website under Council Videos.
Agendas can be found by clicking the pdf icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Town calendar, or in the Town's Document Center.
To participate or speak during a Council Meeting please complete a comment card and submit them to the Town Clerk. In-person this can be done immediately before the meeting. If you plan to participate remotely through Zoom, please submit an electronic comment card no later than 2pm the day of the meeting here: https://www.cavecreekAZ.gov/comment
Cave Creek Town Hall:
37622 N Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
To participate remotely:
Zoom Link : https://zoom.us/s/97966005071
(Please allow for time to create a Zoom user account and download the App if you've never used it before). Listeners are muted, unless you complete a comment card before 2pm the day of the meeting, in which case you will be called on and unmuted during Call to the Public or the respective Agenda item.
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, December 2nd, 2024, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
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The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Rancho Ladies Book Club
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, 5:30pm
Monthly Book Club. the group meets 1st Tuesday of the month, unless conflict with a holiday. Contact Person: Katrina
Rancho Guys Happy Hour.
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Happy Hour for the book-club guys. The spouse of the Ladies Book Club host selects the happy hour location.
Contact Person: John C
Contact Person: John C
Starry Desert Nights: Foothills Speaker Series (DFLT)
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, 6pm at Holland Community Center, 34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Desert Foothills Land Trust. Speaker Series
1st Tuesday of the month
The Holland Center and Desert Foothills Land Trust invite the community to an enchanting evening of discovery at the upcoming Foothills Speaker Series event, "Starry Desert Nights." This free event will take place on Tuesday, December 3rd, at 6:00 PM at the Holland Center.
Featured speaker Jenny Hall from Paradise Valley Community College will guide attendees through the wonders of the night sky, unraveling the mysteries of the universe through the science of stars. Following the presentation, participants will have the unique opportunity to observe celestial bodies up close, using professional-grade telescopes provided by members of the local astronomy community.
"This event offers a perfect blend of education and hands-on experience," said Vicki Preston, President and CEO of Desert Foothills Land Trust. "We're thrilled to bring together experts like Jenny Hall and our local astronomy enthusiasts to share their passion and knowledge with our community."
From curious beginners to seasoned stargazers, the Foothills Speaker Series: Starry Desert Nights offers an awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos.
This event is free and open to the public. However, registration is required due to limited seating. To reserve your spot, please click the link below.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, 9am to 12pm at Desert Foothills Library
Check the website for details. https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow. Bring your paints, pastels, watercolors, easels, and brushes, and join this colorful palette of other artists in our wonderful community! We provide the space, you create the art. Open to any and all mediums and skill levels.
No instructor, self-guided
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Class is free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Big Band Concert: Sounds of the Season
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, 4pm at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church. Carefree Hwy and Tom Darlington
Jerry and the Band have another free concert coming up Wed., Dec. 4, at 4 p.m., called "Sounds of the Season." Plan to attend. I think you'll be glad you did! — Desert Hills Presbyterian Church.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, December 5th, 2024, 7pm at Janey’s
Check out details at. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/tap-takeover-nights-in-cave-creek/
Janey’s is proud to support our local breweries with weekly tap takeovers. On Thursday nights, come on out and enjoy our version of a daily double: new beers and new music under the stars! (With heat lamps on those cold nights. )
2 Step Dance Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Thursday, December 5th, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Two Step Thursday Nights from 7pm to 8 pm
Free Two Step Dance Lessons
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, December 6th, 2024, 9am to 1pm at Carefree, Easy Street
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Fridays
Oct.-May 9am - 1pm
June-Sept. 8am - 11am
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, December 6th, 2024, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Friday, December 6th, 2024, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Desert Awareness Park Tour
Saturday, December 7th, 2024, 10am to 11:30am at Desert Awareness Park ((Behind Brunch/Cowboy Pizza)
Check website for details. https://hollandcenter.org/events/month/
Tours run November thru April. 1st Saturday of the month.
Desert Awareness Park, in the heart of Cave Creek. Good place to take visitors to understand the local desert life. https://hollandcenter.org/desert-awareness-park/
CC Museum Presentation: AZ National Parks and Monuments
Saturday, December 7th, 2024, 2pm to 4pm at Cave Creek Museum
Weekly Presentation. See schedule for speaker. Buy your ticket. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Arizona has an extraordinary array of national park units—34 in all—blanket Arizona from border to border. They range from the volcanic sprawl of stone hoodoos crowning Chiricahua National Monument to the badlands of Petrified Forest National Park colored like blood and peaches to the miles of seductive shoreline at Lake Mead National Recreation Area to the never-ending diversity of the Arizona National Scenic Trail traversing the length of the state.
Roger Naylor is an award-winning Arizona travel writer and author. He has been swoony in love with Arizona since arriving as a wide-eyed college student. For decades he has explored his adopted state while writing about his discoveries. He specializes in national and state parks, lonely hiking trails, twisting back roads, diners with burgers sizzling on the grill, small towns, ghost towns, and pie. Naylor’s work has appeared in the Arizona Republic, USA Today, The Guardian, Country Magazine, Arizona Highways, and dozens more. He was inducted into the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame in 2018. He is also the narrator of the Verde Canyon Railroad.
So fortunate to host this Lover-of-All-Things-Arizona as the holiday shopping season begins. A signed book(s) from Roger is a gift that suits every taste and always fits!
Christmas Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
Saturday, December 7th, 2024, 5pm to 11:59pm at Cave Creek. Starts at Hansen’s BBQ
Bar Crawl thru Cave Creek. Special drinks, free shuttle bus.
✨ Cave Creek CHRISTMAS Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl!
December 7th | 5pm-2am | 21+ Only Costume Contests | Drink Specials | Live Music
❄️ Get ready to jingle all the way through Cave Creek! ❄️
Don your ugliest holiday sweaters, sip on merry cocktails, and crawl through town spreading festive cheer. Starting at 5pm at Hansen’s, catch a FREE party bus and make your way to 7 merry bars!
Rancho Holiday Party
Saturday, December 7th, 2024, 6pm at Judi’s
https://facebook.com/events/s/rancho-manana-holiday-party/2657703471105405/
Main Dish and NA Drinks will be provided by our HOA.
Main Dish and NA Drinks will be provided by our HOA.
Homeowners with last names that begin (A — R) bring an appetizer OR side dish and those that begin (S — Z) will bring a dessert.
Toy-For-Tots is our holiday charity, so if you’d like to participate please bring an unwrapped toy ????
RSVP to Rose Reiner (623) 332-9941
See you there!
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, December 7th, 2024, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing.
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, December 7th, 2024, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, December 8th, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Sunday, December 8th, 2024, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
The Amazing Artist Series
Monday, December 9th, 2024, 1pm at The Holland Center
Confirm schedule as events can change https://hollandcenter.org/events/list/
The Amazing Artist Series is the 2nd Monday of the month at 1pm. Reserve your seat today, only $10. All proceeds benefit the Sonoran Arts League and Holland Community Center art programs.
Here are all the AMAZING ARTISTS this season:
October 14, 2024 ~ Kathy Q. Parks November 11, 2024 ~ Jules Gallatig December 9, 2024 ~ Michael McKee January 13, 2025 ~ Linda Storey-London February 10, 2025 ~ Judy Bruce March 10, 2025 ~ Roxanne Eklund April 14, 2025 ~ Mike & Pat Markham May 12, 2025 ~ Gordon Paul Mischke
Confirm schedule as events can change https://hollandcenter.org/events/list/
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, December 9th, 2024, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
——————————-
The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Art, Coffee and Conversation with a local Artist. Holland Center
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, 10am to 11:30am at Holland Center
A monthly series at Holland Center. Check website for details. https://hollandcenter.org/events/month/
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, 9am to 12pm at Desert Foothills Library
Check the website for details. https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow. Bring your paints, pastels, watercolors, easels, and brushes, and join this colorful palette of other artists in our wonderful community! We provide the space, you create the art. Open to any and all mediums and skill levels.
No instructor, self-guided
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Class is free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, December 12th, 2024, 7pm at Janey’s
Check out details at. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/tap-takeover-nights-in-cave-creek/
Janey’s is proud to support our local breweries with weekly tap takeovers. On Thursday nights, come on out and enjoy our version of a daily double: new beers and new music under the stars! (With heat lamps on those cold nights. )
2 Step Dance Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Thursday, December 12th, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Two Step Thursday Nights from 7pm to 8 pm
Free Two Step Dance Lessons
Library: Monthly Book Sale @ Chapter2Books
Friday, December 13th, 2024, 9am to 5pm at Desert Foothills Library
Monthly event at Library
Check the website for details
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, December 13th, 2024, 9am to 1pm at Carefree, Easy Street
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Fridays
Oct.-May 9am - 1pm
June-Sept. 8am - 11am
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, December 13th, 2024, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Friday, December 13th, 2024, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Farmers Market
Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 9am to 1pm at The Holland Center
https://hollandcenter.org/events/list/ check the schedule as events can change.
Gold Mining Experience At Cave Creek Museum
Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 10am to 11:30am at Cave Creek Museum
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™ Event @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am.
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd Saturdays. The highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1,000-lb stamps slam down in synchronized motion to pound the ore removed from the mine into a fine gravel. The stamp mill was brought from its former location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain to where it sits today. This is the only operational mining stamp mill in Arizona today that sits only 5 miles from its original site on the mountain.
The program begins with a lively recounting of Cave Creek Mining District’s heyday, followed by a visit to the arrastre, a primitive apparatus that pulverized ore with the power of beast or man. Hold onto your hats when the old mine blows its top! Then onto the Golden Reef Stamp Mill and Tramway, where our highly trained and dedicated “Dream Team” fires up the engines of the stamp mill and once again the mountainsides echo with the crashing beat of the mechanical crusher. Watch as the tramway carries ore to be pulverized!
Then onto the Blacksmith Shop for a demonstration of skill that was highly valued in a time where parts and tools had to be fabricated on site. Next be sure to try your luck at our Gold-panning station, where docents will show you how to pan for ore and minerals just like the old prospectors did. Maybe you’ll strike gold!
Remember, your admission ($15 for guests 13 yrs and up, children 12 yrs and under are free**) is also good for a leisurely tour of the Museum’s Historical and Archaeology collections and be sure to visit our other Outdoor Exhibits: the collection of many other articles from Cave Creek’s mining and agricultural past, the Historic First Church, and our TB Cabin, which is on the National Register of Historic Places as the onlyknown existing tubercular cabin from that era.
Get ready to travel back in Time! Note: this program is approximately 1 hr and 15 minutes long and largely takes place in the Outside Exhibit Area. It is not ADA compliant. Footing is uneven and slightly hilly in places. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sunscreen!
**Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™, tickets must be pre-purchased. No Membership Discounts. Culture Passes will not be accepted for this event.
Buy Ticket: https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd Saturdays. The highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1,000-lb stamps slam down in synchronized motion to pound the ore removed from the mine into a fine gravel. The stamp mill was brought from its former location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain to where it sits today. This is the only operational mining stamp mill in Arizona today that sits only 5 miles from its original site on the mountain.
The program begins with a lively recounting of Cave Creek Mining District’s heyday, followed by a visit to the arrastre, a primitive apparatus that pulverized ore with the power of beast or man. Hold onto your hats when the old mine blows its top! Then onto the Golden Reef Stamp Mill and Tramway, where our highly trained and dedicated “Dream Team” fires up the engines of the stamp mill and once again the mountainsides echo with the crashing beat of the mechanical crusher. Watch as the tramway carries ore to be pulverized!
Then onto the Blacksmith Shop for a demonstration of skill that was highly valued in a time where parts and tools had to be fabricated on site. Next be sure to try your luck at our Gold-panning station, where docents will show you how to pan for ore and minerals just like the old prospectors did. Maybe you’ll strike gold!
Remember, your admission ($15 for guests 13 yrs and up, children 12 yrs and under are free**) is also good for a leisurely tour of the Museum’s Historical and Archaeology collections and be sure to visit our other Outdoor Exhibits: the collection of many other articles from Cave Creek’s mining and agricultural past, the Historic First Church, and our TB Cabin, which is on the National Register of Historic Places as the onlyknown existing tubercular cabin from that era.
Get ready to travel back in Time! Note: this program is approximately 1 hr and 15 minutes long and largely takes place in the Outside Exhibit Area. It is not ADA compliant. Footing is uneven and slightly hilly in places. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sunscreen!
**Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™, tickets must be pre-purchased. No Membership Discounts. Culture Passes will not be accepted for this event.
Buy Ticket: https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Monthly Book Sale @ Chapter2Books
Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 10am to 5pm at Desert Foothills Library
Monthly event at Library
Check the website for details
https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Check the website for details
https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
CC Museum Presentation
Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 2pm to 4pm at Cave Creek Museum
Christmas Tractor Parade
Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 6pm at Stagecoach Village
Western Christmas 5pm to 7pm
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing.
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, December 15th, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Sunday, December 15th, 2024, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Cave Creek Council Meeting
Monday, December 16th, 2024, 6pm at Town Hall
Regular Council Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of the month unless they fall on a Holiday or are canceled.
In case of a holiday, the Regular Council Meeting is conducted the following Tuesday. The public is encouraged to participate in person at Town Hall, or remotely via Zoom. Regular Council Meetings are also recorded and available by video on the website under Council Videos.
Agendas can be found by clicking the pdf icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Town calendar, or in the Town's Document Center.
To participate or speak during a Council Meeting please complete a comment card and submit them to the Town Clerk. In-person this can be done immediately before the meeting. If you plan to participate remotely through Zoom, please submit an electronic comment card no later than 2pm the day of the meeting here: https://www.cavecreekAZ.gov/comment
Cave Creek Town Hall:
37622 N Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
To participate remotely:
Zoom Link : https://zoom.us/s/97966005071
(Please allow for time to create a Zoom user account and download the App if you've never used it before). Listeners are muted, unless you complete a comment card before 2pm the day of the meeting, in which case you will be called on and unmuted during Call to the Public or the respective Agenda item.
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, December 16th, 2024, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
——————————-
The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, 4pm to 5:30pm at Holland Center
Monthly presentation. See Event schedule for topic. https://hollandcenter.org/events/list/
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, 9am to 12pm at Desert Foothills Library
Check the website for details. https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow. Bring your paints, pastels, watercolors, easels, and brushes, and join this colorful palette of other artists in our wonderful community! We provide the space, you create the art. Open to any and all mediums and skill levels.
No instructor, self-guided
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Class is free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Carefree Art Evening
Thursday, December 19th, 2024, 4pm to 8pm at Easy Street, Carefree town center
Carefree Art Night
Carefree Art Night returns on Thursday, October 17, from 4 to 7 p.m., inviting art lovers to explore local galleries, meet artists, and enjoy live music and refreshments.
Every Third Thursday
Oct. 17
Nov. 21
Dec. 19
Jan. 16
Feb. 20
Mar. 20
Apr. 17
May 1
October: Timeless Treasures
In honor of the Town's 40th anniversary, "Timeless Treasures" celebrates both the enduring spirit of Carefree and the timeless quality of the art displayed in our galleries. Expect to find pieces that capture the history, heritage, and heart of our community, from classic desert landscapes to contemporary expressions of local culture.
Nov. 21
Dec. 19
Jan. 16
Feb. 20
Mar. 20
Apr. 17
May 1
October: Timeless Treasures
In honor of the Town's 40th anniversary, "Timeless Treasures" celebrates both the enduring spirit of Carefree and the timeless quality of the art displayed in our galleries. Expect to find pieces that capture the history, heritage, and heart of our community, from classic desert landscapes to contemporary expressions of local culture.
December: Small Works, Big Talent
As the holiday season approaches, discover a curated selection of smaller, yet equally captivating, pieces perfect for holiday gifting. “Small Works, Big Talent” showcases the impressive craftsmanship of local artists, offering unique and affordable artworks that are sure to delight art lovers on your list.
As the holiday season approaches, discover a curated selection of smaller, yet equally captivating, pieces perfect for holiday gifting. “Small Works, Big Talent” showcases the impressive craftsmanship of local artists, offering unique and affordable artworks that are sure to delight art lovers on your list.
March: Where the Wild Things Are
Inspired by the natural beauty surrounding Carefree, "Where the Wild Things Are" will feature works that pay homage to the flora, fauna, and desert wildlife that define our town’s surroundings. This month celebrates the art of nature and encourages guests to reconnect with the world around them.
Inspired by the natural beauty surrounding Carefree, "Where the Wild Things Are" will feature works that pay homage to the flora, fauna, and desert wildlife that define our town’s surroundings. This month celebrates the art of nature and encourages guests to reconnect with the world around them.
In addition to stunning art, Carefree Art Night offers an evening of lively entertainment, delightful refreshments, and a true sense of community. Local musicians will perform at various locations, and several galleries will host artist talks, live demonstrations, and special exhibits. It’s the perfect occasion to gather with friends, meet new people, and enjoy an evening filled with creativity and culture. Carefree Art Night isn't just an event—it's an experience that captures the essence of what makes our town so unique. From the scenic vistas that frame our charming streets to the welcoming atmosphere that defines our community, Carefree is a place where creativity thrives. Join us to celebrate the arts and discover why Carefree is the heart of Arizona's art scene!
Carefree Arts Night
Thursday, December 19th, 2024, 4pm to 7pm at Carefree - Sundial/Easy Street
Check out the website for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/385260137185097/385260147185096/?active_tab=about
Join us for the Carefree Art Night on every third Thursday from 4 - 7 p.m.!
Stroll the quaint Town of Carefree as you take in the sights of the Desert Gardens and visit local art galleries for special artist engagements and live entertainment.
Local musicians provide the perfect ambiance for a 'Carefree' evening under the stars!
Art Galleries:
Sue Bickerdyke – Bashas Center
Bella Fine Goods – Bashas Center
Sonoran Arts League – Carefree Plaza Easy St -
Thunderbird Artists – Los Portales
Steve Stento – Courtyard Easy St
Victoria Monize – Courtyard
Zuva Gallery – Courtyard
Medicinal Art Gallery – Courtyard
Stoyonov - East St
Wild Holly – Easy St
Adelante – Spanish Village
Grace Renee – Spanish Village
Compass & Crow
Gallery Michele – Michele Hutchins
Stroll the quaint Town of Carefree as you take in the sights of the Desert Gardens and visit local art galleries for special artist engagements and live entertainment.
Local musicians provide the perfect ambiance for a 'Carefree' evening under the stars!
Art Galleries:
Sue Bickerdyke – Bashas Center
Bella Fine Goods – Bashas Center
Sonoran Arts League – Carefree Plaza Easy St -
Thunderbird Artists – Los Portales
Steve Stento – Courtyard Easy St
Victoria Monize – Courtyard
Zuva Gallery – Courtyard
Medicinal Art Gallery – Courtyard
Stoyonov - East St
Wild Holly – Easy St
Adelante – Spanish Village
Grace Renee – Spanish Village
Compass & Crow
Gallery Michele – Michele Hutchins
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, December 19th, 2024, 7pm at Janey’s
Check out details at. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/tap-takeover-nights-in-cave-creek/
Janey’s is proud to support our local breweries with weekly tap takeovers. On Thursday nights, come on out and enjoy our version of a daily double: new beers and new music under the stars! (With heat lamps on those cold nights. )
2 Step Dance Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Thursday, December 19th, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Two Step Thursday Nights from 7pm to 8 pm
Free Two Step Dance Lessons
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, December 20th, 2024, 9am to 1pm at Carefree, Easy Street
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Fridays
Oct.-May 9am - 1pm
June-Sept. 8am - 11am
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Art Gallery Happy Hour
Friday, December 20th, 2024, 5pm to 7pm at The Finer Arts Gallery next to Earls
3rd Friday of the month.
Please join us for the Art Affaire.
Enjoy the Art and 50 artists' work
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Please join us for the Art Affaire.
Enjoy the Art and 50 artists' work
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Refreshments, Beverages,
and
Meet Featured Artists
Free Admission
Everyone Welcome
Bring a Friend
Check out the website to confirm the date and time.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, December 20th, 2024, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Friday, December 20th, 2024, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Santa Climb - Black Mountain Summit
Saturday, December 21st, 2024, 10am at Black Mountain
Cave Creek Santa Summit
December 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MST
Annual Santa Summit on Black Mountain. Meet at the intersection of Military and School House Roads at 10am. The primitive trail is 2.2 semi-rocky miles round trip. Bring water and wear appropriate shoes. We will toast the season at the summit around 11am and then descend to Local Jonny’s for some post-hike refreshments. Parking near the start will be limited. Parking available in lots downtown.
Cave Creek Santa Summit
December 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MST
Annual Santa Summit on Black Mountain. Meet at the intersection of Military and School House Roads at 10am. The primitive trail is 2.2 semi-rocky miles round trip. Bring water and wear appropriate shoes. We will toast the season at the summit around 11am and then descend to Local Jonny’s for some post-hike refreshments. Parking near the start will be limited. Parking available in lots downtown.
Christmas Tractor Parade
Saturday, December 21st, 2024, 5:30pm at Starts Next to Harold’s. Then Thru Town to Local Jonny’s
Come join us December 21 (Sat night) for the Cave Creek Christmas Tractor S___ Show Parade”… The line up is on Cartwright next to Harold’s Corral at 5:30… Everyone is welcome to decorate their ride and jump in or climb on our three hay wagons. Our route takes over to Carefree circle then back through across Cave Creek rd then we whip a huey at Local Jonny’s and back to Harold’s for Christmas celebration, probably an hour …. Dress warm and let’s have some home town fun…
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, December 21st, 2024, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing.
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, December 21st, 2024, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, December 23rd, 2024, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
——————————-
The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, December 25th, 2024, 9am to 12pm at Desert Foothills Library
Check the website for details. https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow. Bring your paints, pastels, watercolors, easels, and brushes, and join this colorful palette of other artists in our wonderful community! We provide the space, you create the art. Open to any and all mediums and skill levels.
No instructor, self-guided
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Class is free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Chanukah in Carefree
Wednesday, December 25th, 2024, 5:30pm at Carefree Downtown
Celebrate Chanukah in Carefree with the lighting of the Menorah in the beautiful Desert Gardens, surrounded by the glow of community spirit. Enjoy traditional blessings, music, and festive treats as we honor this season of light and unity.
Chanukah in Carefree
Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 | 5:30 p.m.
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion
Celebrate Chanukah in Carefree with the lighting of the Menorah in the beautiful Desert Gardens, surrounded by the glow of community spirit. Enjoy traditional blessings, music, and festive treats as we honor this season of light and unity.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, December 25th, 2024, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Chanukah in Carefree
Thursday, December 26th, 2024, 5:30pm at Carefree Downtown
Celebrate Chanukah in Carefree with the lighting of the Menorah in the beautiful Desert Gardens, surrounded by the glow of community spirit. Enjoy traditional blessings, music, and festive treats as we honor this season of light and unity.
Chanukah in Carefree
Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 | 5:30 p.m.
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion
Celebrate Chanukah in Carefree with the lighting of the Menorah in the beautiful Desert Gardens, surrounded by the glow of community spirit. Enjoy traditional blessings, music, and festive treats as we honor this season of light and unity.
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, December 26th, 2024, 7pm at Janey’s
Check out details at. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/tap-takeover-nights-in-cave-creek/
Janey’s is proud to support our local breweries with weekly tap takeovers. On Thursday nights, come on out and enjoy our version of a daily double: new beers and new music under the stars! (With heat lamps on those cold nights. )
2 Step Dance Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Thursday, December 26th, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Two Step Thursday Nights from 7pm to 8 pm
Free Two Step Dance Lessons
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, December 27th, 2024, 9am to 1pm at Carefree, Easy Street
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Fridays
Oct.-May 9am - 1pm
June-Sept. 8am - 11am
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Chanukah in Carefree
Friday, December 27th, 2024, 5:30pm at Carefree Downtown
Chanukah in Carefree
Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 | 5:30 p.m.
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion
Celebrate Chanukah in Carefree with the lighting of the Menorah in the beautiful Desert Gardens, surrounded by the glow of community spirit. Enjoy traditional blessings, music, and festive treats as we honor this season of light and unity.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, December 27th, 2024, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Friday, December 27th, 2024, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Gold Mining Experience Cave Creek Museum
Saturday, December 28th, 2024, 10am to 11:30am at Cave Creek Museum
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™ Event @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am.
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd Saturdays. The highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1,000-lb stamps slam down in synchronized motion to pound the ore removed from the mine into a fine gravel. The stamp mill was brought from its former location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain to where it sits today. This is the only operational mining stamp mill in Arizona today that sits only 5 miles from its original site on the mountain.
The program begins with a lively recounting of Cave Creek Mining District’s heyday, followed by a visit to the arrastre, a primitive apparatus that pulverized ore with the power of beast or man. Hold onto your hats when the old mine blows its top! Then onto the Golden Reef Stamp Mill and Tramway, where our highly trained and dedicated “Dream Team” fires up the engines of the stamp mill and once again the mountainsides echo with the crashing beat of the mechanical crusher. Watch as the tramway carries ore to be pulverized!
Then onto the Blacksmith Shop for a demonstration of skill that was highly valued in a time where parts and tools had to be fabricated on site. Next be sure to try your luck at our Gold-panning station, where docents will show you how to pan for ore and minerals just like the old prospectors did. Maybe you’ll strike gold!
Remember, your admission ($15 for guests 13 yrs and up, children 12 yrs and under are free**) is also good for a leisurely tour of the Museum’s Historical and Archaeology collections and be sure to visit our other Outdoor Exhibits: the collection of many other articles from Cave Creek’s mining and agricultural past, the Historic First Church, and our TB Cabin, which is on the National Register of Historic Places as the onlyknown existing tubercular cabin from that era.
Get ready to travel back in Time! Note: this program is approximately 1 hr and 15 minutes long and largely takes place in the Outside Exhibit Area. It is not ADA compliant. Footing is uneven and slightly hilly in places. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sunscreen!
**Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™, tickets must be pre-purchased. No Membership Discounts. Culture Passes will not be accepted for this event.
Buy Ticket: https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Chanukah in Carefree
Saturday, December 28th, 2024, 5:30pm at Carefree Downtown
Chanukah in Carefree
Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 | 5:30 p.m.
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion
Celebrate Chanukah in Carefree with the lighting of the Menorah in the beautiful Desert Gardens, surrounded by the glow of community spirit. Enjoy traditional blessings, music, and festive treats as we honor this season of light and unity.
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, December 28th, 2024, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing.
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/
A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience!
When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana.
Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Saturday, December 28th, 2024, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Rick and the Ramblerz at MVP
Sunday, December 29th, 2024, 2pm to 6pm at Mountain View Pub
Rick, and the group playing at MVP.
Chanukah in Carefree
Sunday, December 29th, 2024, 5:30pm at Carefree Downtown
Chanukah in Carefree
Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 | 5:30 p.m.
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion
Celebrate Chanukah in Carefree with the lighting of the Menorah in the beautiful Desert Gardens, surrounded by the glow of community spirit. Enjoy traditional blessings, music, and festive treats as we honor this season of light and unity.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, December 29th, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek -All Day
Sunday, December 29th, 2024, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Chanukah in Carefree
Monday, December 30th, 2024, 5:30pm at Carefree Downtown
Chanukah in Carefree
Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 | 5:30 p.m.
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion
Celebrate Chanukah in Carefree with the lighting of the Menorah in the beautiful Desert Gardens, surrounded by the glow of community spirit. Enjoy traditional blessings, music, and festive treats as we honor this season of light and unity.
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, December 30th, 2024, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, 8:30am at Various
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.30am
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: Ron J or Ford.
——————————-
The 2024-25 hiking season has finally arrived! To help folks plan for upcoming hikes with their neighbors at Winfield, each month we plan to provide a forward calendar of hikes for the next five weeks. Below is a list of the hikes and trailheads for the upcoming five weeks:
10/29 - Marcus Landslide Trail from the Tom's Thumb TH on 128th Street
11/5 - Cathedral Rocks from the Brown's Ranch TH on Alma School Parkway
11/12 - Dragonfly & Metate Loop from Spur Cross Ranch TH on Spur Cross Road
11/19 Granite Mountain East Side Mini Loop from Granite Mountain TH on 136th Street
11/26 Seitts Preserve-Cave Creek Regional Park Loop from the E. Cloud & E. 52nd St. Trailhead
For each hike, please meet at the Winfield Clubhouse at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure.
During the week prior to each hike, Marshall Sussman will distribute a detailed description of the next hike. For each of the outings, the hike descriptions will outline options for longer outings for ambitious hikers. If we have to cancel a hike due to bad weather, the missed hike will be rescheduled and included among the hikes for the following month.
In late November, we will circulate a new forward calendar of hikes for December.
For questions about upcoming hikes or related matters, please feel free to contact me, Marshall Sussman or Brad Adams.
We look forward to seeing you on some of the upcoming hikes.
Happy trails,
Phil
Rancho NYE Happy Hour/Cocktails
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, 2pm to 4pm at Tonto Grill. Patio: Side Patio
Happy hour Get together
Come One, Come All!
Bring in the New Year with the best neighborhood around! This happy hour get together is a great way to celebrate an awesome 2024 and welcome in 2025 -- see you there!
#HappyNewYear — feeling festive at Tonto Bar & Grill.
#HappyNewYear — feeling festive at Tonto Bar & Grill.
Chanukah in Carefree
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, 5:30pm at Carefree Downtown
Chanukah in Carefree
Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 | 5:30 p.m.
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion
Celebrate Chanukah in Carefree with the lighting of the Menorah in the beautiful Desert Gardens, surrounded by the glow of community spirit. Enjoy traditional blessings, music, and festive treats as we honor this season of light and unity.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons