Town of Carefree -

🚗✨ What an incredible weekend! Our Wings & Wheels event celebrating Carefree’s 40th anniversary soared to new heights! Families, couples, and friends gathered to marvel at a stunning collection of planes and cars from our SkyRanch community members. The atmosphere was electric with delicious food, live music, and unforgettable moments. ✈️ A huge thank you to Tommy and Kit for making this event possible! 🎉 Special thanks to the Our Lady of Joy Youth Choir for their moving patriotic performances, and to Eddy Roswell, the Phantom Ranch Band, and Acoustic Habit for bringing the groovy vibes! 🎶 We also want to extend our gratitude to Sanderson Lincoln for their support and for making this day even more special. 🚙👏

Our 15th Annual Veterans Celebration was a powerful and emotional tribute! ✨ Filled with honor, respect, stories, music, and community spirit—it had us all crying, cheering, and dancing! 🥰 A heartfelt thank you to Army Master Sergeant David Allwine & U.S. Marine Corps Captain Sophie Ripa for your inspiring stories along with Preston Westmoreland for being the MC. 🎤 We are always grateful for the support and participation of the Cave Creek Boy Scout Troop #603, the Daughters of the American Revolution (Black Mountain Chapter), Honor Flight Arizona, and Imprints of Honor. 🪖 Thank you to Annalyn Abraham from Cactus Shadows High School, the Carolyn Eynon Singers, and the Main Event band for bringing the event to life through music. 🎼 Last but not least, we appreciate Carefree Coffee Roastery for providing the coffee for the event. ☕

Carefree events aren't slowing down! 🍁 November is here, and we’ve got a full calendar of exciting events you won't want to miss! Enjoy 40th Anniversary events, our annual Veterans Day Celebration, holiday festivities, theater performances, Sanderson Lincoln Saturday Concerts, and so much more! ✈️🎉🎭🎶 Mark your calendar and make sure you don’t miss out! SAVE & SHARE this post so you and your friends are in the know! 📨 Let’s make some memories this November! ✨

A huge thank you to all the concierges who joined us for our annual Carefree Concierge Tour! 🏨 We strolled through town, visiting several restaurants to enjoy small tastes of their amazing food, sip on delicious drinks, and revel in their unique atmospheres. 🍷 It was a night full of great food, good vibes, and happy, satisfied guests. Carefree truly appreciates you spending the evening with us and giving our incredible restaurant owners and their staff a chance to shine! ✨ Thank you to the Foothills Caring Corps for providing the transportation for the night! 🚌

Check out this new mesmerizing sculpture in Carefree! 🧑‍🎨 Marilyn and Terry Alexander unveiled their latest 11-foot steel and fused glass sculpture, Mariposa, at Carefree's first Art Night of the season. 🎨 Displayed outside the Thunderbird Artists Gallery, Mariposa beautifully showcases the “softer side of steel” and was warmly celebrated as the Alexanders’ season-opening feature. The evening brought together art enthusiasts who enjoyed the unveiling and themed refreshments, making it a memorable event. 🍰

We’re thrilled to announce that the Carefree Water Consolidation Project has earned the prestigious ACEC Arizona Engineering Excellence Award! 🏆 Former Councilmember Tony Geiger represented the Town of Carefree / Carefree Water Company and was joined by Tracy Grunden, Director of Water/Wastewater at Coe & Van Loo Consultants, Inc. (CLV), and other members of the CVL staff on October 18. This award is a testament to our commitment to sustainable water solutions for our community! 💧

There’s nothing quite like a Carefree sunset! 🌄 The sun shines through desert trees and cacti, casting a stunning glow through our iconic 65-year-old sundial. As the sun dips below the horizon, a peaceful calm fills the air, inviting you to stroll through the gardens and soak in the beauty. 🌵 Come experience the magic of our small-town for yourself! 😉

🍂 Last Saturday, we kicked off our first-ever Fall in Love with Carefree event, and it was the perfect way to celebrate fall as a community! 🎃 Big thanks to the YMCA for hosting the costume contest and to the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, Foothills Food Bank, Foothills Caring Corps, and Rural Metro for being part of the fun. 👻🍭 Families filled our streets, enjoying fun activities around town, while kids impressed us with their incredible costumes. It was a day brimming with laughter, fall spirit, and the charm of small-town magic. 🧡

Join us for "Wings and Wheels," a celebration of Carefree's 40th anniversary at SkyRanch on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ✈️ 🚗 This family-friendly event features a flag-raising tribute to veterans, live music, a thrilling flyover by The Falcon Warbirds, and displays of 20 planes and 50 vehicles. 🪖 Enjoy food from local favorites, remote control plane demos, and more. 🍔 Don't miss this day of aviation, automotive history, and community spirit in the scenic Sonoran Desert. Learn more at www.carefree40.com. 🌵

Introducing Gallery Michele, who has been a vibrant part of Carefree since 2019! 🎨 Michele Hutchins's artistic journey began at the age of six, but her path was interrupted when she spent 3 years battling a chronic illness. After regaining her health, she took the opportunity to open a gallery with the support of Joy and Ted, the previous owners whose artwork still graces the space today. 🖼️ Despite challenges, Michele and her husband Todd have grown the gallery into a haven for art lovers, showcasing a curated collection that includes Michele's own acrylic and oil paintings, along with pieces in metal, wood, glass, jewelry, and ceramics. Their artist pool is intentionally kept small to remain loyal to their base and one artist even has a work featured in the Louvre. ✨ Gallery Michele, located near the Post Office and Sundial in Carefree, is a must-visit for art enthusiasts. The gallery will soon be launching an online shopping component, be sure to check out their website at www.gallerymichele.art.💻

#ThrowbackThursday - Back in the 1960s, the Desert Forest Inn, soon renamed the Carefree Inn, emerged as the social hub of Carefree. 🌵✨ Originally envisioned as a charming desert retreat, it quickly became the go-to spot for community gatherings, family get-togethers, and business events. It was the home of a synchronized swimming group named the Aqua Maids. 🧜‍♀️👙 The Inn was also a popular choice for hosting conferences, and the investors' wives famously used the town's 20-page phone book to invite residents to spontaneous 'TGIF' parties, making it the heart of local life. 🏨🎉 Today, the it is lived on as the CIVANA Wellness Resort, focusing on wellness, connection, and relaxation in the desert. Do you have fond memories of the Carefree Inn? 🌞✨ #Carefree40 #TownOfCarefree #CarefreeAZ

🎶 Sanderson Lincoln Saturdays are back, adding to the lively atmosphere of the Carefree Town Center on select Saturdays! Check out our October and November lineup. Enjoy casual concerts featuring talented local musicians and bands. These performances 1 - 3 p.m. add a charming touch to our small-town, creating the perfect background for a leisurely stroll through the streets, shopping, or enjoying lunch at a restaurant. 🥙 Don't forget to explore our local shops offering art, jewelry, western goods, lunch, and more while you're here! 🛍️

Early voting is here! 🗳️ Ballots were mailed out on Oct. 9, and the official drop box at Town Hall is now OPEN! 📬 Did you know? Voting by mail saves our county 68¢ per ballot in tax dollars. 💸 You can track your ballot online through your voter dashboard at BeBallotReady.Vote. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25. Stay tuned for more updates, including when the in-person voting center at the Town Council Chamber opens. Learn more at carefree.org/elections. ✅

🐾 It's #WildlifeWednesday here in Carefree, and we’ve got some big visitors! Check out this majestic buck cooling off in the shade. Did you know Arizona is home to tho types of deer? The Rocky Mountain mule deer is the most common, but we also have white-tailed Coues deer in the southeast! 🦌 Bucks shed their antlers in winter and grow them back in spring. After breeding season, they lose their antlers to make way for a larger set next year. ❄️ With excellent hearing and a 310-degree field of view, these graceful animals are always alert. Keep your eyes peeled for these beautiful creatures and make sure to give them space! 👀

Our Stargazing Event had us all star-struck! ⭐ We had an amazing crowd of 200+ stargazers join us to celebrate Carefree’s 40th Anniversary under the stars last Saturday. ✨ Big thanks to astronomy expert Mark Johnston for sharing his incredible knowledge about the stars – we were all blown away! 🚀 Thank you to and Bruce Arlen from Cave Creek Dark Sky for helping organize the event. Thanks to everyone who came out and made this night unforgettable. (Including the shooting star that made an appearance! 🌠)

🎉 Event season is here, and we have some incredible yearly favorites and brand new events coming your way! 🍂🎵🎨 Stay in the loop by signing up for emails at www.carefree.org to get updates on every Carefree event, holiday celebration, and non-profit fundraiser. Don’t miss a thing—subscribe now! 📧✨

We’re giving a huge shoutout to our Public Works team for all their hard work during the blistering hot summer (and all year long)! ❤️ If you’ve seen them while driving you’ll have noticed they’ve been clearing the sides of the roads, tidying up the landscaping around Town Center, maintaining several Town assets at a time all to ensure everything is perfect for our residents and visitors. 🌵 They do so much more behind the scenes, and we want to make sure they know how much they are appreciated. 😊

✨ Carefree Business Highlight: Sue Bickerdyke Interiors ✨ Sue Bickerdyke, an Arizona native and Allied Member of ASID with over twenty-five years of experience, specializes in creating comfortable and elegant interiors, from single-room makeovers to complete designs for homes and boutique commercial spaces. 🖼️🛋️ Known for her love of fabrics and color, Sue works closely with clients to make their spaces "feel good," bringing in custom furniture, accessories, and unique artifacts from around the world. Her approach blends global treasures with a sophisticated, eclectic style, ensuring each project reflects the client's unique personality and offers a truly personalized design experience. 💎 Sue believes that the final touches—those collectible artifacts that add character and life—are what make a room truly special. Her passion for design makes shopping at SBI an extraordinary experience, where each item contributes to what she calls "The Carefree Style of Living." 🌵 Learn more about what Sue Bickerdyke has to offer at www.suebickerdyke.com.

🌿 The "Afternoon of Well-being with CIVANA” was such a wonderful and calming way to celebrate the Town’s 40th anniversary! ✨ 🧘‍♀️Reflecting on ourselves through yoga and sound bowl meditation was a beautiful tribute to how Carefree is reflecting on its first 40 years of incorporation. 🌼 😊The guided tour and delicious lite bites were a delightful addition, showcasing how CIVANA has evolved from its days as the Carefree Inn into the serene wellness-focused oasis it is today. 🏞️

✨ Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 2 - 5 p.m. for an Afternoon of Wellness with CIVANA! ✨ Enjoy a Gentle Yoga Class, a Sound Bowl session, and a guided tour with light bites around 3:30 p.m. 🧘‍♀️🌿 Discover all that CIVANA has to offer, reflect on Carefree's past, and reconnect with your inner self. 🌟 Reserve your spot now at https://civanacarefree.com/carefree-40th-event/!