Flagstaff AZ (June 4, 2014) – The Coconino and Tonto National Forests will implement a closure of the Fossil Creek area on Friday (6/6) at 8 a.m. in order to protect public health and safety due to extreme fire conditions. The closure area includes Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs, Childs and the entire Fossil and Hackberry Mountain area, which borders sections of the Verde River and state Route 260. The closure order and a detailed map of the closure area are available online at http://tinyurl.com/mboajaz.
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Yavapai Food Council will sponsor food service programs this summer under the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program for Children Sedona AZ (June 4, 2014) – Yavapai Food Council announces the sponsorship of Summer Food Service Program for Children at closed enrollment sites throughout Yavapai County. Meals will be provided to all eligible children, ages 18 and under, free of charge at the summer programs listed. Children who are part of a household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or benefits under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible to…
Cornville AZ (June 4, 2014) – On May 28, 2014, around 7:30 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 9400 block of E. Cornville Road, Cornville, regarding a disorderly customer. Dispatchers were told about a man, later identified as 46-year-old Robert Burch from Cottonwood, who was pounding on the locked front door trying to get inside. Burch had been in the restaurant earlier complaining about his food. After serving another meal of his choice, Burch consumed the food and then left without paying. The staff and some customers believed Burch was drunk.
Sedona AZ (June 4, 2014) – On Friday, June 6, Pop Up Sedona Gallery will be highlighting two local artists, Judy Harrington and Helen Lande, along with several other gallery artists. Many of the gallery artists will be on hand to meet and greet the public and talk about their work. The First Friday reception will include wine and refreshments and will take place from 5-8 PM.
Recognized as a Top Performing Restaurant as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site Camp Verde AZ (June 4, 2014) – The Horn Restaurant recently announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Establishments awarded the Certificate of Excellence are located all over the world and represent the upper echelon of businesses listed on the website.
Sedona AZ (June 4, 2014) – Keep Sedona Beautiful’s Speaker Series ends its 2013-2014 season Wednesday, June 11 at 5:30 pm with a program featuring Nicole Branton, Red Rock District Ranger of the Coconino National Forest. Branton’s talk will focus on the State of the Red Rock District, the Slide Fire and her impressions of the issues we are facing together.
Phoenix AZ (June 3, 2014) – Arizona served 8,400 more children in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in 2013 compared to 2012. This improved performance meant 14.9% of children receiving free and reduced-price lunches during the school year also received SFSP meals in 2013, ranking Arizona 24th in the country and comparing favorably to the national average of 15.1%. It also continues a steady string of SFSP participation improvement for Arizona, which ranked as one of the worst states in the country just five years ago.
Verde Valley AZ (June 3, 2014) – The June 25th Kids at Hope training invites teachers, administrators, counselors, youth serving organizations and parents to experience a new way of viewing and interacting with each child in their charge. Kids at Hope challenges traditional pigeonholing strategies, such as ‘kids at risk,’ and instead views each child as capable of success, without exception.
Cottonwood AZ (June 3, 2014) – Just before 11PM on May 28, 2014, deputies were dispatched to an assault in the 4500 block of E Silver Leaf Trail, Cottonwood. Deputies found a 21-year-old male victim with a serious head injury covered in blood. EMS personnel treated the victim as he explained that 48-year-old Randy Stewart assaulted him with a “machete” after the victim declined to purchase a vehicle from Stewart. Stewart struck the victim on the back of his head with additional blows to an arm and hand. The victim ran and barricaded himself in another room of the suspect’s…
Sedona AZ (June 3, 2014) – The Sedona Philosophy Circle offers members of the community an opportunity to connect through interactive programs that connect the wisdom to our everyday lives.
Sedona AZ (June 2, 2014) – After three months of construction and a valiant fundraising effort from members of the Sedona community, the brand new Splash Park opens for children to enjoy at Sunset Park on Thursday, June 5, 2014. This 1,900 square foot splash park is appropriately located next to the existing playgrounds at the park and features eight ground sprays and five above grade spray features. All spray features are on a timer, that when activated, will turn on the water using three different spray sequences. This will use the water most efficiently and keep the children guessing…
Sedona AZ (June 2, 2014) – With the haunting Slide Rock Fire under control Bluegrass legends and visionaries are on tap for the June 3-8 Sedona Bluegrass Festival comes with weeklong activities culminating in weekend performances by Bluegrass legends Peter Rowan, Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum, Darol Anger & The Furies along with cello-sensation and visionary Ben Sollee and two of Arizona’s most popular acoustic bands: the Phoenix-based Pick and Holler and the Tucson-based Sonoran Dogs. The Festival is a part of the inaugural Sedona Art Week is presented by the Sedona Cultural Collaborative.
Sedona AZ (June 2, 2014) – Sedona PhotoFest begins at 9am, Thurs, June 5, opening with “The Beauty and Magic of Sedona”, an inspiring slideshow accompanied by live music. This special presentation will weave the work of award-winning photographer Larry Lindahl with the soul-enriching live music of guitarist Ron Ayers.
Sedona AZ (June 2, 2014) – The Slide fire has impacted everyone in our community. The daily doses of smoke are a constant reminder of the battle that is going on in the Canyon. Many in the community are searching for ways to honor and support the ongoing work of both the firefighters, and those who work every day to prepare and protect us from the impact of these disasters. The Rotary Clubs of Sedona are leading an effort to raise funds to be used for fire prevention activities and education and for recovery efforts in the Canyon. The local…
By Ron Vernesoni, Environmental Engineer(June 2, 2014) To: Nicole Branton, District Ranger and Bryan Martyn, Arizona State Parks Director I intend no disrespect to the employees of the United States Forest Service (USFS) by writing this opinion. I highly commend the agency’s Slide wildfire response. It is miraculous that much of Oak Creek Canyon was saved. My goal is to make the agency a) more effective in preventing devastating wildfires in the future, and b) more transparent and accountable to the public for their actions and, more specifically, for their inactions.