By Karen Mack, Youth Services Librarian Sedona AZ (May 31, 2013) – Dig into Reading , Sedona Public Library’s summer reading program for youth, ages newborn through 17, will begin on Saturday, June 1. Every summer, Sedona Public Library coordinates a free, two-month reading program and offers a variety of events that are entertaining, educational and enlightening.
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What happened to Sedona’s real estate inventory? By Elisa Andreis J.D.,Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty of Sedona Sedona AZ (May 24, 2013) – Sedona residential inventory peaked in September 2008 with 760 listed properties. The lowest reading was in September 2004 at 233. At the end of April, residential inventory level was at 378 units and in spite of 2 consecutive monthly increases that can be attributed in part to the seasonal uptick of new listed properties in early spring, the trend line indicates a steadily shrinking supply.
By Dr. Marta AdelsmanLife Coach in Communication and Consciousnesswww.DrMartaCoach.com (May 24, 2013) Once upon a time there was a teenage guy named Martin. He didn’t feel like he belonged in his world. Things occurred there that he didn’t know how to deal with; scary things like war and deadly hurricanes and planes flying into towers in his own land. The adults in Martin’s life were so busy making a living that they didn’t have much time to spend with Martin. He felt like he wasn’t very important to them, so he felt sad and angry much of the time.
The Sedona Cultural Park – Rising From The Ashes? By Mayor Rob Adams Sedona AZ (May 21, 2013) – One of the most frequent questions that I have been asked during the last several years is, “What is the status of the Sedona Cultural Park?” In order to answer that question, I would like to provide you with a brief history Originally the 50.2 acre Cultural Park property was National Forest. It was designated as “Open Space Preservation/Conservation on the Community Plan Land Use map. In 1993, the Land Use Map was amended to “Public/Semi-public” for the Sedona Cultural Park,…
By Cheryl Harter, MD, MD(H), Sedona Resident(May 21, 2013) I am a medical doctor and have studied the health effects of electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) for several years. I have learned that children are the most vulnerable to detrimental effects of EMFs. The younger the child, the more vulnerable. Their brains are still growing and developing, so errors induced in the DNA of brain cells have far greater consequences than in brains already formed. Because of the thinner skull bones and greater water content of their brains, the same dose penetrates deeper into a child’s brain than into an adult brain.
By Elisa Andreis J.D.,Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty of Sedona Sedona AZ (May 20, 2013) Today we take a look at the overall condition of the residential Sedona real estate market from a historical perspective from pre real estate boom until today. The data is organized into 5 segments, each representing a measure of the health and direction of the Sedona real estate market: Median Sale Price, Inventory, Sale Volume, Distressed Sales, and vacant Land.
By Virginia Volkman, Library Director Sedona AZ (May 17, 2013) – Sedona Public Library offers a myriad of programs for all ages and interests throughout the year. Some programs are sponsored by the Library, some are brought to you through a partnership with another organization, and others are programs that a group using the Si Birch Community Room has opened to the public.
By Tommy Acosta Sedona AZ (May 16, 2013) – Once upon a time the intersection of Dry Creek Road and S.R. 89A in West Sedona was a turn for fine-art enthusiasts and collectors on the way to the Enchantment, Mii Amo Spa and Seven Canyons; or a corner they passed on their way to Reds and the other resorts and hotels in the area when coming in from Cottonwood. This has all changed with the opening of the Goldenstein Gallery at that intersection. Now, it is a budding landmark that will one day become the “cornerstone” of West Sedona and…
An Inspiring Vision for a Sedona Gateway By David Gill Sedona AZ (May 16, 2013) – Columbus, Indiana would be just another small Midwestern town except for the vision and cooperation of people who wanted to make Columbus the best community they could create. Public and private partnerships and community pride have earned Columbus national recognition for embracing the concept that the built environment is crucial to a quality community. Because of the world class architecture for which the city is known, the American Institute of Architects ranks Columbus sixth in a list that includes Chicago, New York City, San…
By Ken Rouse Sedona AZ (May 10, 2013) – The idea that inspired this 2013 Focus on “Acts of Kindness” resulted in over $6,000 for Big Park Community School since the first Event on February 8th. On April 26th, we continued to honor the 26 people (20 children and 6 adults) who died in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in 2012. Marketplae Café (MPC) chose Yavapai Food Council as the designated charity for our second “Community Event.” Previously Verde Food Council, this expanded organization is now addressing the “hunger issue” in the entire Yavapai County, and funds the Weekend…
By Dr. Marta AdelsmanLife Coach in Communication and Consciousnesswww.DrMartaCoach.com (May 10, 2013) After my friend, Mary Cravets (now also my business coach), recently asked me for a back column for her e-zine about making assumptions, I was aghast to discover that I had no such column! I couldn’t believe, after years of teaching about not making assumptions, that I had never written an article about it. So I went to work, and here it is. In one of my workshops, I lead participants through an exercise in which they talk briefly with a partner about their morning routine. Both partners, however,…
By Jennifer EppersonExecutive Director, ImagiVenture Foundation Sedona AZ (May 10, 2013) – I go to the library for stories–short ones, novels, and autobiographies. Because libraries are democratic places, anyone can find, deep within its pages, something or someone they can relate to and enjoy getting to know. Libraries provide a civilizing influence on community. They provide information, respite, a place to read, study, research, learn, and engage with others. Our library in Sedona is a lovely light-filled space sectioned by category, usage and age. It has cozy corners and outdoor gardens, a fireplace and good Internet. It has an interesting selection…
By Charles Mosley, Public Works Director/City Engineer Why was the 27-acre Sedona Wetlands Preserve constructed? Sedona AZ (May 8, 2013) Many may be surprised to learn that the primary purpose of the Sedona Wetlands Preserve is not recreation. The wetlands were constructed as part of a process to increase the treatment plant’s ability to manage larger amounts of effluent. Effluent is the cleaned and disinfected water that remains at the end of the wastewater treatment process. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality does not allow unrestricted contact with this water. This is the reason there are signs around the wetlands telling…
By Ann JarmuschMember of the Sedona Historic Preservation Commission Sedona AZ (May 4, 2013) – Having wrapped up a year-long tour to popular and critical acclaim, the Sedona Centennial Quilt will be warmly welcomed to its permanent home, the Sedona Heritage Museum, on May 20 at 1 p.m., during National Preservation Month. Old fans, new fans and potential fans of all ages are invited to the museum at Jordan Historical Park, 735 Jordan Road, for a brief ceremony, when Brynn Unger, chairman of the city of Sedona’s Historic Preservation Commission, will present this unique work of art to the Sedona…
By Cheryl Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the Village Sedona AZ (May 3, 2013) – Whether you want to try an e-reader for the first time or can’t wait to borrow a popular title, Sedona Public Library’s NOOK lending program fits the bill. Sedona Public Library and Sedona Public Library in the Village have a limited number of pre-loaded NOOKs available for patrons to check out. These e-reader devices were purchased from Barnes and Noble with funds granted by the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records Agency, a division of the Arizona Secretary of State, under the Library…