Cave Creek vets group to hold garage sale

The local chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary will hold a garage sale from 7 a.m.‑5 p.m. on Feb. 23‑24 at the Legion Hall, 6272 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For more information or to donate, call (480) 488‑2669.

Free seminar on adoption to be held in Scottsdale

International Family Services, a licensed, nonprofit adoption agency, invites the public to a free information seminar on “Exploring the Adoption Adventure,” from 6:30‑8:30 p.m. on. Feb. 26 at the Scottsdale Public Library, Mustang Branch, 10101 N. 90th St. in Scottsdale. 

Learn about well‑established programs in China, Guatemala, Russia and India, and new programs in Vietnam and Ukraine. The agency is seeking host families for a group of Ukrainian orphans coming to the Valley for a day camp experience from Mar. 17 through Apr. 7. For information, contact Susan Weidner at (480) 832‑4428 or susan@ifservices.org.

Public invited to planning workshop for Phoenix Deer Valley Airport

The public is invited to an information workshop on the master planning process for Phoenix Deer Valley Airport. The workshop will be held from the 6‑7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the Country Inn & Suites near the intersection of Interstate 17 and Loop 101 in North Phoenix. The address is 20221 N. 29th Ave. 

This is the fourth such workshop hosted by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department.

The master plan, currently being prepared, will address both air and landside facility needs regarding the future development of the airport. The airport, owned and operated by the city, is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country.

The workshop will include exhibits illustrating airport facilities and proposed development. Those attending will have an opportunity to speak one‑on‑one with project team members and there will be a format for the public to provide written or verbal comments.

For more information, visit phxskyharbor.com.

First annual Laura’s Run to be held on March 11

In the wake of the newly formed lung transplant program at the St. Joseph’s Hospital, the first annual Laura’s Run will he held at 9 a.m. on March 11 in North Scottsdale, according to a news release from the Laura Burdick Foundation.

Burdick, who received a lung transplant in 2003, died in 2005. Her friend, Kristi Johnson, and Burdick’s husband, Jon Burdick, serve as co‑founders for the run.

The event, to be held at the Cap Basin Sports Complex, is a 5K walk or run and will also feature a kids’ dash. In addition, there will be live music from local performers, complimentary food, and prizes. All proceeds will benefit the foundation, supporting programs for the families and recipients of lung transplants.

Registration is $25 per person. Participants can register online at active.com or .arizonarunningevents.com. On‑site registration is also available at the Cap Basin Sports Complex beginning at 8 a.m. on race day. The complex is located at 8081 E. Princess Drive on the northeast corner of Bell and Hayden Roads.

Former CSHS students receive scholarship funds

NORTH VALLEY – Three recent graduates of Cactus Shadows High School have qualified for renewed scholarship funding from the Devon Ann Sweeney Foundation.

Kasey Odell, a second year student at Arizona State University majoring in psychology, has been awarded $2,000 by the foundation. Kasey is the daughter of Kathy Odell, of Scottsdale.

Alicia Ortega is a junior at the University of Arizona majoring in molecular and cellular biology.

The daughter of David and Kay Ortega of Cave Creek, Alicia has been awarded $3,000 toward her continued education.

Jason Beazley is currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in political theory at ASU. He has been awarded $4,000 from the foundation. He is the son of Jackie and Skot Beazley of Carefree.

Since its founding, the DAS foundation has awarded nine high school students a total of $27,000. In October of 1995 Devon Sweeney, 13, of Cave Creek, was killed in a car accident involving six teenagers on their way home from a Foothills Academy function.

Her parents, Mark Sweeney and De Reichenbach, established the DAS Foundation in their daughter’s memory.

Due to the community support and generosity, the DAS Foundation was able to award its first scholarship only seven months after Devon’s death.

Applications for the 2007 award are available from the CSHS guidance offices. Any graduating senior who plans to attend a four‑year college or university and lives in the Desert Foothills can apply.

For information, call (480) 488‑5879.