Tom Meeks The PebbleCreek Kare Bears organization, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, received Congressional recognition from Representative Debbie Lesko’s office for its contributions to the PebbleCreek and surrounding communities. Gisele Norberg from Debbie Lesko’s Surprise office presented the citation to members of the Kare Bears organization and its founder, Rayma Scalzo, Dec. 8 at the Kare Bears House. Included…
Teri Sellers, Kare Bears Programs Director Last year, the Kare Bears joined forces with the PebbleCreek Rotary Club to sponsor a community-wide food drive for the Agua Fria Food Bank. That food drive was very successful and helped many people. This year was different. The food drive was scheduled to start on April 13 and…
Teri Sellers The Kare Bears are excited to announce that once again we are partnering with the Rotary Club of PebbleCreek to sponsor a community-wide food drive April 13-24 benefitting the Agua Fria Food Bank. Each year the Rotary Club’s fundraising efforts and volunteer energy help improve the quality of local lives. When you donate to…
Joyce Van Ornam, Kare Bears president Starting Jan. 1, Kare-ing Neighbors, Inc. doing business as Kare Bears will be led by the following board of directors: President, Thomas Meek; first vice president, Don Belonax; second vice president, Maureen Plate; secretary, Susan Fallon; treasurer, Nancy Dodds; Programs and Events director, Teri Sellers; Communications director, Shelly Carothers;…
Howie Tiger On Thursday, April 4, the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association held a fundraising tournament with proceeds going to the Kare Bears organization. The event was so successful that the PCMGA presented a check for $2,000 to the Kare Bears team. This was the second consecutive year that we have been able to donate this…
The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek and Kare Bears are partnering to sponsor a community-wide canned food drive April 8-19 for the Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank. Each year, the Rotary Club engages community leaders, non-profit charities, community organizations and churches to determine local area needs. Then through fundraising efforts and the volunteer energy…
Dee-Dee Patrick Kare Bears is hosting their 18th annual Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, February 9, 2019. The location is the Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse Ballroom. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Drop by to see over fifty displays featuring medical specialties such as cardiovascular, ophthalmology, audiology, orthopedic and dermatology. Placement…
Kare Bears to honor PebbleCreek’s outstanding volunteers Linda Jo Orinski Kare Bears has launched its annual nomination to identify and honor PebbleCreek’s most active and deserving volunteer. The person who is selected will be awarded the Kare Bears prestigious “Founders Award” at the organization’s annual fall luncheon on November 14, 2018. The Founders Award was…
Teri Sellers A donation totaling $10,000 was presented to the Kare Bears after the Wine Club’s December Gala. The PebbleCreek Wine Club has donated to Kare Bears from their December Holiday Gala for some years now. At the 2017 annual December Gala the Wine Club hosted a raffle and a silent auction to raise money…
Sue White On Wednesday, April 12 Kare Bears held its annual Spring Fling in honor of its volunteers. The theme was a Karnival with clowns, ring toss, spin the wheel and hula hoops. The volunteers were treated to breakfast. Several door prizes of gift cards were distributed. The tables were decorated with a popcorn box…