Who as a kid wanted to explore a historic mine? Or maybe investigate a real-life mystery, meet adventurers from another era, conquer epic challenges, earn rewards and blow up (safely!) a bunch of dynamite?

Etania Gems & Jewelry was established in 2006 by Lisa Baker. Baker is an avid jewelry lover, creator and collector. She worked in the retail jewelry business for a number of years, where she was certified as a diamontologist and gemologist through the Diamond Council of America. Baker de…

The Tatum Ranch Art Show will donate raffle proceeds and food donations from its event to Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center. The show will be held on Oct. 8, from 11:30am to 2:30pm, and Oct. 9, from 3pm to 5pm, at 29888 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek. The hosts, Tatum Ranch Golf Club and […]

In early August, the Desert Foothills Library board of directors announced the appointment of a new executive director, Anne Johnson. She will take on this new role Sept. 21. Following a handover period, the current director, David Court, will retire after 10 years in the role. The appointme…

Arizona students, in grades K–12, are invited to enter Sonoran Arts League’s first “Honoring Those Who Serve” art contest, with electronic art submissions due Sept. 20. Top winners in each grade of the juried online competition, with judges from the nonprofit Sonoran Arts League, will receiv…

Eating good food and enjoying unique art is what the Schenck family likes to do for fun, and they have brought that sense of creative fun to their business. Eddie and Virginia Schenck’s new business, The Eddy, is a “real fun place where you can find a collection of functional art, unique han…

Julie is a 3-year-old Cattle Dog mix who was been with the Puppy Luv rescue for a long time. The rescue says that she does prefer women and shouldn’t be in a home with kids. She likes other dogs also but would do well with meeting them prior to going home. She is available to […]

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce announced that the winner of the 2020 $3,000 scholarship is Alison Tobin. Tobin was selected from a group of 17 applicants. She has an unweighted GPA of 3.8, Weighted 4.57. She will be attending Arizona State University. Her areas of study will be …

The Foothills Empty Bowls Lunch to benefit the Foothills Food Bank began at el Pedregal in 2000. The project then migrated to its new home in Cave Creek. Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement by artists and crafts people in cities and towns around the world to care for and feed the hungry in …

Earlier this month, Cave Creek Unified School District shared that, in conjunction with its search for a new superintendent, it is collecting the thoughts of community stakeholders: “The Cave Creek Unified School District Governing Board is in the process of searching for a new District Supe…

Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center continually needs non-perishable foods, water, personal items and monetary donations — especially during the summer months of May through September, when shelves begin to empty. One way that businesses, organizations and individuals can help neighbor…

This month’s spotlight dog is Brave! She is a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd mix. The team at Puppy Luv says, “She is the sweetest dog with people and is completely kennel trained! A dog meet-and-greet is a must as she can sometimes be a little picky about the dogs she likes! She has been wi…

Puppy Luv Pet of the Month: Meet Poppy! Poppy is a 1-year-old Rottweiler/Australian Shepherd mix. The team at Puppy Luv shared that Poppy “loves being with people and is one of the sweetest dogs we have! She has the cutest little dock tail and she always looks like she’s smiling!” If you are…

Today, Cave Creek Mayor Ernie Bunch issued a proclamation declaring an emergency due to fire dangers and restricted the use of permissible consumer fireworks in the Town.  The Town had already prohibited firework displays since the Town Code bans them once the fire level reaches”High,” and t…

Fantasticós Mexican Food plans to expand operations at its newest restaurant location in Cave Creek by providing a customer drive-thru and offering online ordering. The Mexican restaurant, owned by Noe and Lorena Rodriguez, will now offer a drive-thru lane from 4–10pm every day. Rodriguez sa…

It’s in our DNA to build. From Lego castles to backyard clubhouses or indoor forts of chairs and blankets, the urge to create a space for our physical or imaginative selves is wonderfully strong. “About 10 years ago, I did an after-school program ‘What is architecture? What isn’t?’ with grad…

Valley residents are invited to dust off their boots and spurs and join 3,000 plus family and friends to see and support Cave Creek’s first Black Mountain Round-Up, scheduled for Nov. 23, at 7pm, at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena. Dan Baker’s Rodeo Productions and stock contractor Cody Reeser…

CAVE CREEK — Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center will sponsor the eighth annual Nativities of the World fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10am to 4pm, and Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11am to 3pm. The nativity scenes, which will be displayed at Desert Foothills Library, will be on loan from loc…

Mark Hackbarth M.A., RPA, will present “Recent Archaeological Investigations in the Foothills” at the Nov. 13 meeting of the Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology Society. Three recent excavation projects near Cave Creek have identified small Classic, Sedentary, and earlier sit…

The annual celebration of all things Cave Creek kicked off Wednesday, Oct. 16, and continues tonight as the Town hosts the second day of its signature Taste of Cave Creek event. For 27 years, the Town of Cave Creek has offered this event as a chance for residents to mingle with neighbors, an…

This month, Cave Creek’s The Horny Toad celebrates its 43rd anniversary, and the family-owned restaurant and bar will hold a celebration Saturday, Sept. 21, with live music, giveaways and special pricing on a few of their famous menu items. From 11am to 10pm, patrons can enjoy food and drink…

The Little Gym of Cave Creek is commemorating a new gym through an open house celebration hosted by local Arizona franchisee and veteran Dan Drummond, Monday, Sept. 9, from 2–5pm at the Cave Creek location (29455 North Cave Creek Road, Suite 102). Children and families will have the opportun…

Now in its 42nd year, Cave Creek Rodeo Days will take place March 22–24 at Cave Creek Memorial Arena, offering three days of thrilling PRCA rodeo performances featuring top-ranking Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association contestants. This year’…

Frontier Town, Cave Creek’s Western destination attraction, turns 50 years old in 2019 and plans to celebrate the milestone during the year with special events and giveaways — beginning with a free western wedding provided by Arizona Rustic Weddings. Frontier Town and Arizona Rustic Weddings…

The Town Dump closed its doors Dec. 31 after 42 years in business in Cave Creek. Owner Madelyn Hines said her business was “great fun,” but her age and some physical limitations prompted her to accept an offer on the buildings and property in November. The remaining items in the “wild and cr…

The Cave Creek community is coming together Saturday, Nov. 17, for a fundraiser to support the family of Alex Marquez who passed away Oct. 25. On Oct. 12, Marquez was helping his brother Carlos, who is chef and owner of Indigo Crow, prepare for The Taste of Cave Creek. An unfortunate acciden…

Enjoy the start to the holidays with some good music, magic and fun.  Las Tiendas in Cave Creek is celebrating the season at its Fall Festival Saturday, Nov. 17, from 5–8pm.  Start by trying one of Bryan’s BBQ’s famous smoked turkey legs, just grab and go, along with so many other BBQ treats…

American Post 34 in Cave Creek will host its annual arts and crafts and bake sale Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10am–3pm. The arts and craft fairs and bake sale, which is sponsored by the Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary, will feature 17 vendors, all of whom will provide raffle items to add to the fun. T…

Bob Boze Bell is an outrageous Arizona historian of the Wild West, artist/illustrator and one of the greatest story tellers of western history and can captivate an audience as fast as one of his “Daily Whip Out” drawings. Talking to Bell has been described as “channeling the old west in mind…

Cave Creek Olive Oil Company will celebrate its four-year anniversary by offering customers a 20 percent discount on all products (except beauty) along with champagne, cake and punch. The anniversary event will be held Saturday, June 23, from 10am–5:30pm. “Balsamic vinegars and olive oils ar…

Brooke Dallas (Butler), owner of Big Earl’s Greasy Eats in Cave Creek, is an Arizona native — born and raised in Cave Creek where she still lives today. After five years of pouring her heart and soul into her job at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats, she finally saved enough to purchase Big Earls and b…

Mayor Bunch Writes… May is upon us. The fall colors of out-of-state license plates have severely diminished. It’s hot and getting hotter as the month goes on. April and “Bike Week” is in the rearview mirror. Speaking of which, I am in receipt of correspondence complaining about the activitie…

The Buffalo Chip in Cave Creek is celebrating area moms with a brunch on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, from 10am to 4pm. Menu items include prime rib, pit ham, Potatoes O’Brien, pork belly waffles, fresh-baked muffins, and a melon and berry bowl, or stop by the omelet station. All-day mimosa…

Mike Poppenwimer, Kiwanis Marketplace of Cave Creek, presented Cave Creek Rodeo Days with a check for $27,500 Saturday, March 3. Accepting the check was (front row) Carol Grencevicz, Queen coordinator; Beth Cornell, president of Cave Creek Rodeo Days; Samantha Erdmann, 2017 Cave Creek Rodeo …

The Cave Creek Rodeo recently teamed up with the Man Up Crusade® to bring “Purple Night” to the Rodeo Saturday, March 24. The Man Up Crusade is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating public awareness on the issue of domestic violence. The Man Up Crusade chose professional rodeo and t…

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, January 18, at Filiberto’s Mexican Food, Cave Creek. Founded in 1993, Filiberto’s has served the southwest with 24-hour, fast, authentic Mexican food, launching its first restaurant in Mesa. In only a f…

Vermillion Promotions presents its Indian Market event at January 19–21. The marketplace will feature art and live entertainment, while celebrating the colorful history and rich heritage of the Southwest with a diverse gathering of Native American, Spanish and Southwestern fine artists and c…

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce was present Tuesday, December 12, to conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cave Creek Christmas Company. The Horny Toad opened Cave Creek Christmas Company at its location at 6738 East Cave Creek Road. “Cave Creek Christmas Company is a magical Chr…

Had a great time at the first night of The Taste of Cave Creek 2017, which runs 5-9pm October 18-19. Learn more about the event at tasteofcavecreek.com.

The Horny Toad, Cave Creek’s oldest originally owned restaurant, will host an entertainment-filled, family-friendly day known as Rock the Toad Saturday, April 22, from 10am-3:30pm. The fun kicks off with music by the teen Rock the District program. Admission to the event is free. The gifted …

  Area residents are invited to take a guided tour of what’s blooming in Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area throughout the month of April. Held each Friday in April from 8-10:30am, this easy walk will showcase some of the spectacular wildflowers found in the park and allow participants to ex…

Arizona Wild West Festival will take place March 10-12 in Cave Creek. Admission is free to the public. This one-of-a-kind event will feature a number of signature, family-friendly activities, period vendors and other western entertainment throughout its three-day run. “This is the second yea…

The Cave Creek Wild West Days Parade will be held on Saturday, November 5, (beginning at 9am) and Kiwanis of Carefree Marketplace is extending its Saturday hours from 1pm to 3pm. The Parade announcer will be set up in front of the Marketplace, and there will also be a booth set up by a group […]

The Desert Foothills Library offers a number of events for Carefree and Cave Creek residents each month – for adults and youth alike. But this month and next, movies take center stage. The Desert Foothills Independent Film Festival, which kicked off on July 8, runs each Friday from 10:30am-1…

Two-time World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider, Cody Wright. Photo by Greg Westfall One of the biggest and most anticipated events of the year is headed to Cave Creek – the annual Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo, presented by Sanderson Ford.   “We are extremely excited for another outstanding Profe…

Dr. Eniko Loud, owner of Whole Life Dentistry, and her team strongly believe that one of the most rewarding parts of their profession is to have the opportunity to share their time and skills with people who might otherwise not have access to quality dental care. With that in mind, Whole Lif…

A few days after the tragic Thanksgiving Day fire that burned down The Buffalo Chip Saloon, an iconic landmark in Cave Creek for more than six decades, town businesses, residents and patrons are rallying to support the popular restaurant’s owners and employees. Down the street from The Chip,…

One of the biggest and best western celebrations of the year is about to hit the Town of Cave Creek. Wild West Days Cave Creek, will celebrate its 12th year November 6-8 by welcoming more than 10,000 people to the heart of one of America’s most authentic western towns. With events throughout…

Rick D’Amico, Andrea Robinson, Cory McCloskey, Kristin Anderson and Ron Hoon, morning anchors for Fox 10, will be in Cave Creek at the Buffalo Chip Steakhouse and Saloon, Friday, April 24, for the “Zip Trip” featuring Cave Creek. Residents are invited to come out and join the fun. The Town o…