Wildlife meeting set for New River

The New River/Desert Hills Community Association will conduct an informational session with the Arizona Game and Fish Department on changes within the agency affecting wildlife management and law enforcement issues.

The meeting will take place from 7:30–9 p.m. Sept. 11 at Crossroads Christian Fellowship located at 42425 N. New River Road. in New River.

Featured speaker will be Kyle Cooper, district wildlife manager for Game Management Units 21 and 26 located north and east of the New River area. 

Cooper, a 19‑year veteran with the department, will begin with a general overview of the agency, how it has evolved over recent years and what it takes to be a wildlife manager in a rapidly changing environment.  Emphasis will be on his dual role as both a biologist and certified police officer charged with enforcing the laws covering off‑highway vehicles, watercraft and wildlife resources. 

A major focus will be on in‑state hunter recruitment and retention.  A large part of this effort will be geared toward involving more women and youth in fishing and hunting.

The meeting is open to the public.

For more information contact Shareen Goodroad at (23) 742‑0150, Terry Marron at (623) 587‑7039, or visit nrdhca.org.    

Scottsdale seeks input on sign code

The community is invited to an open house to provide input on a proposed change to the city’s sign code.

The meeting is scheduled  from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Community Design Studio, 7506 E. Indian School Road.

The proposed change is to update the sign code to move  regulations for the commercial office zoning district from the residential to commercial grouping.

Bible study

The Community Bible Study of Anthem will be meeting this fall from 9–11:15 a.m. starting the first week in September in the Desert Hills Fellowship Church of the Nazarene on the corner of Carefree Highway and 7th Street. 

The group will study the books of 1&2 Peter/Daniel/Colossians in its new home. 

For information call (623) 533‑4964 or e‑mail at CBSAnthem@cox.net or aandwmom@cox.net. 

Moms subject of Carefree seminar

Siblings Teresa Bacal and Loree Bischoff have created Motherhood Redefined with the goal of focusing on the “Me” in “MomMeHood.”

Mothers attending not only have fun and take a much‑needed break, but they learn why it’s important to take themselves off the back burner, rediscover missing parts of their identity, their passions and their sensuality. Moms will be given a look at how and why they need to place as much value and focus on their own health and well being as they do on their family members.

Attendees will be entertained as well as have an opportunity to take part in interactive workshops, seminars and breakout sessions focusing on topics of interest to mothers of all ages. Topics addressed include relationships, motivation, intimacy, health and wellness, financial insight, parenting, and time and stress management.

The company’s annual valley event, Motherhood Redefined, is set for the weekend of Sept. 21 at Carefree Resort and Conference Center located at 37220 N. Mule Train Road. For information visit carefree‑resort.com.

Included in the  weekend event will are a fashion show, a comedy performance and a book fair to benefit the nonprofit organization, the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.

For more information or to register, visit MotherhoodRedefined.com or call (480) 575‑5512.

Concert in Carefree

The public is invited to the Carefree Amphitheater to see Igor’s Jazz Cowboys.

The free concert is scheduled for Sept. 20 and runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The concert is sponsored by the Easy Street Project.

Dem club to meet

The North Maricopa Democratic Club’s monthly meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Boulder Creek High School library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. in Anthem.

Legislative candidate and attorney Jack Doody will talk about the upcoming campaign. Doody, a former Marine, has served on the Professional Responsibility Committee for the state bar association, the North Mountain Village Planning Committee and local education committees.

A representative from Attorney General Terry Goddard’s office will also speak about consumer affairs. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet potential candidates, discuss issues and learn how to make a positive impact in the state and community.

For more information contact Bill Engler at billengler@qwest.net.

CFCA announces leadership change

Christian Family Care Agency has changed leadership for the first time in its 25‑year history.

Scottsdale’s Mark Upton, formerly the executive vice president/provost of Phoenix Seminary, is the agency’s new president. He assumes a role previously held by CFCA founder Kay Ekstrom. Ekstrom announced her retirement earlier this year after leading the private, nonprofit,  social services agency since its founding in 1982.

CFCA provides foster care, child and family counseling, pregnancy counseling and adoption programs.

A licensed minister with Scottsdale Bible Church, Upton assumes CFCA’s leadership in October after serving at Phoenix Seminary for more than nine years.

Upton also brings more than 21 years of experience in the finance and real estate industries to his new position and has served on various community boards.

Charity golf tournament Saturday

The third annual NJ Geers Foundation Charity Golf Tournament will take place Saturday at Pointe Tapatio Look Out Mountain, 11111 N. 7th St. in  Phoenix.

Proceeds from the event will benefit victims of A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and their families.

Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and the first golfers tee off at 7:30 a.m. Format is a four‑man, best‑ball scramble. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place, men’s and women’s longest drive and closest to  the pin.

There will also be a “beat the pro” hole competing against Corey La Russo, the host of “Back Spin the Golf Show” on 910 AM Sports Radio. There is also an additional putting contest.

Golfers may enter individually for $150 per person or $500 per foursome.

Entry fee includes greens fees, a barbecue lunch at the Pointe in Tyme restaurant, a custom‑made event polo shirt, complementary golf balls and more.

A silent auction following the lunch will feature signed sports memorabilia from the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks; Ping golf clubs; Hummer Tours packages; Molina Jewelers items; Ashton cigars, Jimmy Kimmel Live souvenirs, Phoenix Suns tickets and a guided fishing tour on an area lake of your choice.

 There is still time for those interested in donating, sponsoring or participating to register.

 Call (623) 910‑7858 or e‑mail the NJ Geers Foundation at NJGeersfoundation@msn.com

Walk ups are welcome, but advance notice is preferred.