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2 dead, several injured in "sweatbox" incident at Angel Valley Resort in Sedona
On October 8, 2009, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported medical emergency at the Angel Valley Resort located off of Highway 89a at Deer Pass Road, Sedona.

Sedona City Council takes no action on NSA designation
The Sedona City Council at its special Oct. 7 meeting did not give a thumbs up or down to pending legislation that would designate Sedona a National Scenic Area.

190 attend this year's Sedona Community Foundation Spirit Awards
In keeping with its annual tradition to honor those whose efforts support organizations in the Greater Sedona area, the Sedona Community Foundation hosted the Spirit of Sedona Awards on October 6 a the at the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa.

VIDEO: Responsive Sedona Leadership 2010 by Peter Fagan
A few months ago a small group of your neighbors, Paul Chevalier, Don Griffith, Barbara Litrell, Jim Pease Judy Reddington and I formed a political committee titled Responsive Sedona Leadership 2010.

19th Annual Sedona Arts Festival

ADOT Public Lighting Meeting on Nov 5 at Sedona Library

Sedona's House of Apache Fires
If not for a convoluted series of events, Red Rock State Park in Sedona, AZ would not exist.

'Mockumentary' "Paper Heart" debuts in Sedona on October 13, 2009
Half feature narrative comedy and half documentary, “Paper Heart” is a delightful and enjoyable journey into the concept of fairy-tale love.

Verde Canyon Railroad
If you've been to Sedona more than once and are looking for something different and fun to do, or if you love trains, we recommend the Verde Canyon Railroad in the town of Clarkdale, AZ.

Becoming a Candidate for Sedona City Council- Info Meeting on Oct 19, 2009
A meeting sponsored by the Sedona Chamber of Commerce will be held Monday October 19, 2009 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel providing information on becoming a candidate for City Council.

Patterns & Pathways by Margaret L. Jackson

Deepa takes R&B deeper at Ken's Creekside on Oct 16, 2009
The eclectic experimental Flagstaff band Deepa will present a soul-filled funk with R&B twist on Friday, Oct. 16, starting at 9 p.m.

Sedona's abandoned garden
When exploring Sedona's early history of Anglo homesteading, one invariably comes upon the well known tale of T. Carl Schnebly's go round with the U.S. Postal system over the naming of the town, ultimately settling upon his wife Sedona's name in 1902.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in Sedona November 1, 2009
Chamber Music Sedona will present the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Sunday, November 1 in a 2:30pm performance at St. John Vianney Church, sponsored by Dottie and David Webster.

Points to Ponder by Mel Copen
We all observe “mysteries” in the world around us – things that raise questions but often don’t come with ready answers. So I thought I’d try to capture a few of these, as they come to me – with no particular pattern - and see if they strike a responsive chord. So here goes.

Sedona Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
It is a known fact–and most Americans take pride in it—that the United States is a country founded on strong democratic principles defended in the Constitution that protect the civil rights and individual freedom of all.

Oktober Fest with the Sedona Elks
Good food, good music and good fun, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oktober 16, all for only $12 per person.

Open Mic Night at Old Town Center for the Arts on October 12, 2009
Open Mic Night at the Old Town Center for the Arts is beginning to find its roots. For the past couple of months, local musicians have been showing up at La Bella Café on Monday nights to try out their songs. La Bella Café, which is right next to Old Town Center for the Arts, has been the home to these events hosted by singer songwriter Don Whitcher.

Sedona Fire District issuing Burn Permits
To protect your home from potential wildfires as well as make fall yard cleanup easier, the Sedona Fire District (SFD) is issuing no-cost residential burn permits.

Chapel Road Traffic Restrictions in Sedona thru Oct 16, 2009
A road closure is continuing on Chapel Road between Geneva Drive and Antelope Drive it will be completely closed to through traffic between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Adot public meeting on lights on 89a on november 5, 2009
Open House: Thursday November 5, 2009 at the Sedona Public Library from 4-7pm. ADOT will discuss installing a new lighting system on SR 89A in West Sedona.

City of Sedona Senior Resource Fair Oct 12, 2009
The City of Sedona is pleased to present the first Senior Resource Fair in response to the many calls from seniors for services during the current economic downturn.

2nd Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards Ceremony on November 12th
The City of Sedona Arts & Culture Commission invites you to attend the 2nd Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards 2009 on Thursday, November 12, at 5:30 p.m.

Why many Americans are wary of the swine flu vaccine by Christian Science Monitor
Government officials insist that the swine flu vaccine is safe. But critics have doubts about its effectiveness and effect on children.

Solar-hydrogen house in Florida combines new, old by Christian Science Monitor
It may look like an out-of-place throwback, but the Off-Grid, Zero Emissions Building has a futuristic purpose.

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